About this role
Job summary 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 e
Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in our care home in Swindon, you'll have the opportunity to deliver imaginative, fun, and varied activities to enhance our residents' lives. This role includes creating entertainment and activities programs covering diverse pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. Aiming to enable each resident to pursue their interests, the role significantly impacts their ability to live independently and stay connected with family, friends, and the community. You don't need specific experience to join as an Activities Assistant as long as you bring creativity, motivation, enthusiasm, and empathy. You'll have every opportunity to grow your skills further with a variety of courses designed to build your confidence. For your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referrals bonuses, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care provider, managing care homes across various locations. Known for delivering exceptional and compassionate care to residents, Barchester Healthcare places emphasis on creating supportive and vibrant environments for its community. Their philosophy centers around providing the quality of care that they would wish for their own loved ones. By focusing on both the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents, the organisation ensures they lead fulfilling and independent lives. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers various opportunities for professional growth and development, supporting employees with a comprehensive rewards package including training and wellbeing resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and community integration, Barchester Healthcare continually strives to exceed the expectations of residents and their families.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background.
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
Swindon
SN5 0AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)