Job summary The Activities Assistant role at a Barchester care home involves delivering fun and varied activities to ensure residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. The role requires creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in supporting the residents to live their lives to the fullest. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills further through training and development programs. Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant, you'll be responsible for planning and delivering a wide range of activities, including entertainment, social events, outings, and more. The goal is to create an environment that promotes independence, enhances residents' involvement with their family and community, and ensures they can pursue their interests. The role may involve some weekend work and occasional evenings, and a driving license is required to drive a mini-bus. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of high-quality services to support the needs of older adults. The organisation is committed to providing a nurturing and fulfilling environment for its residents, with a focus on promoting independence and enhancing quality of life. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1230215543 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Salisbury SP1 1NJ 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. some weekend work required, as well as occasional evenings, Driving license required to drive mini bus. 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. some weekend work required, as well as occasional evenings, Driving license required to drive mini bus. 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 No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a sense of creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents are essential. The successful candidate will receive training and support to develop their skills further. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a sense of creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents are essential. The successful candidate will receive training and support to develop their skills further. 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 Salisbury SP1 1NJ Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)