Activities Assistant

Job Scope:

We are looking to recruit an Activities Assistant, to provide support with the Community Centre and the Retirement Living Services. The Activities Assistant will be responsible for the front-line delivery of the day services to the company’s members, including running and supporting with activities such as chair based-exercise classes, discussion groups, special interest groups, card games, and board games.

The Activities Assistant will work 30 hours per week, from Monday to Thursday. Each day involves a 7.5-hour shift, with specific start times varying by day.

On Mondays and Tuesdays, the workday begins at 8.30am, while on Wednesdays, it starts at 8.45am. Thursdays offer flexibility in terms of the work location.

The role of Activities Assistant will involve planning, developing, implementing, and running a person-centred programme of stimulating activities that meet the social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of members and tenants to enable them to lead as full a life as possible.

The Activities Assistant will be working with members, tenants, volunteers, and colleagues to design, develop and deliver a range of daily activities that reflect individual needs, interests, choices, and preferences.

Furthermore, the Activities Assistant will be responsible for supporting the minibus drivers with the transportation needs of members, ensuring their needs are met in line with the agreed standards for transport.

Do you have?

• Relevant qualification within Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards
• Experience of working in the field of recreational/social activity and working with individual clients and with groups
• Experience of working with older people with varying abilities and needs who may also suffer from Dementia
• Experience working in partnership with families, carers, volunteers, and community members
• Awareness of physical and mental health issues affecting older people

Benefits:

• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Access to a Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Career development opportunities and access to an online learning management system
• Free DBS checks and uniform for the Care Home Workers

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