About this role
Job summary Please note this vacancy is to cover maternity leave. ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU You 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.
Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, your primary role is to deliver a diverse range of activities that stimulate and engage the residents of the care home. This is a maternity cover position. The position does not require specific previous experience, making it accessible to individuals from various backgrounds. The focus is on having a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate and support residents. The role involves organizing entertainment and activities programmes that cater to individual interests, aiming to help residents maintain independence and strong ties with family, friends, and the community. It is about enhancing the quality of life for residents.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care home services, dedicated to offering exceptional care and support to its residents. With a focus on creating a motivational and fulfilling environment, Barchester aims to improve the quality of life for those in its care. The organisation highlights the importance of individual interests and community involvement. It offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to employees, showcasing a commitment to enhancing their skills and confidence. Barchester Healthcare values enthusiasm, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting its residents, striving to make the care homes a rewarding and supportive place for both staff and residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note this vacancy is to cover maternity leave.
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'
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 are required, but a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate and support others are essential.
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
Peterborough
PE6 8GP
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)