Activities Assistant

Job summary

We are looking to hire an Activities Assistant, part time or full time, for a maternity cover. We would want someone to start October/November and finish January/February 2027.

Overall Objective:

To provide a wide range of activities to interest and stimulate the physical, mental and spiritual state and well-being of the residents.

Purpose of Position:

• To support and deliver a timetable of activities for the residents, taking into account their diverse needs.
• To have hands-on responsibility for implementing activities.
• Help with arranging outings, entertainers and guest speakers
• To assist the Activities Manager 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 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 promote community within the Home.
• To 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 Activities Manager to replenish any craft items when needed
• Duty to whistle blow if witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the Home (please refer to the Home’s policy on Whistle blowing).
• To supervise volunteers and liaise with schools where necessary.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Motivate individuals to take part. 
• Ability to communicate clearly effectively at all levels.
• Professional neat appearance.
• Ability to manage own time, prioritising and organising work appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own initiative, unsupervised.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and good general IT skills.
• The ability to use or learn to use the mailchimp mailing list.
• Maintain the Homes high standard activity programme.
• Voluntary work experience preferable.
• Previous experience with working with the elderly preferable.