• To support and deliver a timetable of varied activities for the residents, taking into account their diverse needs.
• To have hands-on responsibility for implementing activities.
• To help with arranging outings, entertainers and guest speakers.
• To assist the senior Activities Assistant and other relevant staff in planning the Home’s special events such as Social Evenings, Garden Functions, Fundraising Events etc.
• Assisting with the relative’s meetings and the resident’s committee meetings, taking minutes when required.
• To attend regular staff meetings and statutory fire training and other instruction.
• To be aware of all Health & Safety requirements within the Home, including individual risk assessments relating to the residents particularly whilst activities are taking place.
• To adhere to and promote the Homes policies and procedures.
• To leave the activity area safe and presentable at all times.
• To promote social inclusion and community within the Home.
• To develop and maintain valuable relationships between the local community leaders and the Home. Church, colleges, schools etc.
• To become aware of the Care Quality Commissions K.L.O.E’s (Key lines of enquiry) and how the activities in care homes fit into these.
• To keep a clean and tidy office space, informing the senior Activities Assistant to replenish any craft items when needed.
• Duty to communicate to the Home Director if witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the Home (please refer to the Home’s policy on Whistleblowing for details).
• To supervise volunteers and liaise with schools and other organisations where necessary.
• Motivate individuals to take part in activities (group and individual).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Maintain a professional neat appearance.
• Manage own time, prioritising and organising work appropriately.
• Maintain attention to detail.
• Work on own initiative unsupervised as required.
• Use Microsoft Office software and have good general IT skills.
• Use or learn to use mailchimp mailing list.
• Promote and maintain the Home’s high standard activity programme.
• Voluntary work experience is preferable.
• Previous experience working with the elderly is preferable.
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: £15.26 per hour
  Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/09/2025
Reference ID: Activities Assistant
Expected start date: 01/10/202