Job summary The Activities Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Swindon involves delivering engaging and varied activities to ensure residents can enjoy a fulfilling environment. The successful candidate will have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to motivate and encourage others, with a genuine interest in supporting the residents. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant, you'll plan and deliver a diverse range of activities, social events, and outings to enhance the residents' quality of life and help them pursue their interests. You'll work closely with the residents, their families, and the wider care team to understand their needs and preferences, and create a stimulating and inclusive environment. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a passion for improving the lives of older adults. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The organisation is committed to supporting its employees' professional development and offering a competitive benefits package. Date posted 19 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.67 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1175180205 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Swindon SN5 0AD 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. Being a driver is preferred due to the location of the home - please research before applying. Weekend working will also be required on a rota basis. 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. Being a driver is preferred due to the location of the home - please research before applying. Weekend working will also be required on a rota basis. 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 No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a care setting or working with older adults would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have a caring and empathetic nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a care setting or working with older adults would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have a caring and empathetic nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. 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 Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)