Job summary The role of an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home involves delivering imaginative, fun, and varied activities to ensure residents can enjoy a motivational and fulfilling environment. The assistant helps to create an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings, and events, enabling residents to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with family, friends, and the local community. Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering imaginative, fun, and varied activities to the residents of a Barchester care home. Your role will involve helping to create and implement an entertainment and activities programme that covers a diverse range of interests and hobbies, including social activities, outings, and events. The goal is to ensure that each resident can pursue the activities they most enjoy and live as independently as possible, while also enhancing their involvement with their family, friends, and the local community. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care across a network of over 200 care homes. The company is committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment for its residents, with a focus on promoting independence, personal interests, and social engagement. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.07 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1228262174 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Truro TR1 3EB Job description Job responsibilities 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. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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 You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, as the role is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. However, you should possess a strong sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. A genuine interest in the wellbeing and fulfillment of the residents you support is also essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, as the role is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. However, you should possess a strong sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. A genuine interest in the wellbeing and fulfillment of the residents you support is also 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 Truro TR1 3EB Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)