About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community. ABOUT YOUYou don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role.
Main duties of the job The role of an Activities Assistant at Barchester care home involves delivering imaginative, fun, and varied activities that help ensure residents enjoy a motivational and fulfilling environment. The position entails assisting in creating a diverse entertainment and activities program that includes a broad spectrum of pastimes, outings, and events. The goal is to support residents in living as independently as possible while also enhancing their engagement with family, friends, and the community. No specific experience is required, but a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate others are essential. Enthusiasm and empathy are key attributes, and you'll have opportunities to further develop your skills through a range of training courses provided by the organization.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, with numerous establishments focused on providing quality care for older adults across the UK. The company is dedicated to delivering person-centered care, ensuring that every resident has the opportunity to live life to the fullest in a supportive, safe, and engaging environment. Barchester offers a wide range of services, including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care, tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Committed to excellence, Barchester invests in its staff through continuous professional development, ensuring they possess the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care. The well-being of residents and employees is at the heart of Barchester's ethos, making it a fulfilling and rewarding place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community.
ABOUT YOUYou don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Perth
PH1 1SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)