About this role
Job summary Please note for this position you must be able to drive a mini bus. 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. 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 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. The role involves helping deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. You don't need any specific experience to join as an Activities Assistant. What is important is a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. Enthusiasm and empathy are crucial, along with an interest in the residents. The position requires driving a mini bus to facilitate outings and external activities. Barchester offers competitive pay and sector-leading benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and rewards schemes.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes across the UK. Their focus is on providing quality care for residents, ensuring a motivational and fulfilling environment. They offer a variety of roles across their establishments, with opportunities for growth and development for their staff. Barchester is known for its sector-leading benefits and rewards that contribute to job satisfaction. The company values creativity and empathy and seeks individuals who are keen to make an impact on the lives of residents. Barchester's care homes are designed to promote independence and engagement, aligning with their mission to provide the care they would expect for their loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note for this position you must be able to drive a mini bus.
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
Ability to drive a mini bus. Sense of fun, creativity, and motivation skills. Enthusiasm and empathy. No specific experience needed.
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
Wisbech
PE13 3EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)