Activity Assistant

Priory Court Care Home, KT17 1TJ

Hours per week: Various hours available (24 hours to include weekends / 12 hours weekends only 10:00 – 16:00 / Bank shifts)

Only applications with the right to work in the UK may apply to this role.

Our Home is part of the Future Care Group – a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding care.

We are looking for an individual who shares our values and our vision. A caring heart and “Can do” attitude who has a creative flair, embraces challenges, and finds solutions.

The Job Role – Activity Assistant:

The post holder occupies a unique position in the caring environment of the Home with the freedom of planning and action to ensure interest, diligence, originality, perseverance and patience. The post holder must also possess skills of diplomacy to be able to persuade reluctant Residents to participate in the planned activities and equally important, to persuade other staff in the Home to participate as volunteer helpers for outings and other outdoor activities. Some of the main duties of the role include:

• To build good relationships with our Residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Work with Residents, their friends and family members, to build individual lifestyle histories
• Review the activity plan with involvement from the Resident and relatives and adjust where required
• Create a schedule of meaningful occupation for each Resident, personalised to their likes, dislikes, needs and abilities, helping them to try new experiences and continue to take part in the hobbies and activities that they enjoy
• Create and maintain a schedule of group activities tailored to residents to run alongside one-to-one sessions, enabling residents to take part in communal activities as well as individual hobbies as per their wishes

Rewards and Benefits:

• Employee Benefit Package – great savings, discounts and rewards, including discounts at major supermarkets, High Street Stores, Cinemas and many more
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme – a free and totally confidential health & wellbeing resource
• Free hot meal on duty
• Free onsite parking
• Career progression opportunities with fully funded apprenticeships
• Opportunity to express ideas and be part of a dynamic team
• Refer a friend scheme – because there is nothing better than working with a friend
• Long Service Awards – celebrating our loyal employees
• Company Recognition Awards for outstanding performance

The ideal candidate for the role will:

• Have a warm and friendly approach which is respectful and professional
• Have a passion for caring for the elderly and their families
• Have the ability to deliver the highest standards of social and cultural activities to our Residents
• Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Have excellent communication and listening skills
• Creativity / Adaptability / Organisational skills
• Video making and editing skills are advantageous