Recreational Therapist - Fixed Term at Summerset

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Time Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, First Aid, Driving, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Therapeutic Recreation, Activity Planning, Budget Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description You can help bring our villages to life! At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents. Job Description As a Recreational Therapist/Diversional Therapist at our Casebrook Village, you’ll be empowered to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities, you’ll help residents maintain independence, dignity, and connection with others. This is a fixed term role for 12 months covering maternity leave. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 0900 - 1730. Typical duties include: Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager Qualifications You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement. You’ll bring with you: 3 years of relevant work experience Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset Strong communication and interpersonal skills First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course) A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van. Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team. Additional Information Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include: Weekend rates of an additional 40% on your hourly rate Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on the 7th April. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! Employee Type: Fixed Term Work Location: Casebrook

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for creating and leading a recreational program for seniors in a care supportive environment, focusing on purposeful engagement that promotes dignity and independence. Duties include planning and running individual and group activities, supporting resident participation, collaborating with teams, monitoring progress, and managing activity budgets.