Activity Worker (Housteads Residential Home)

Job summary

Are you a creative and energetic individual with a passion for engaging and uplifting others? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to the wellbeing of others?  

We are looking for an Activity Worker to work at our residential care home based in Handsworth, S13 8HX.

Hours:     15 hours per week
Shift Pattern:   10:00am to 3:00pm, 3 days per week, includes weekends (usually alternate) and bank holiday work and may require some flexibility on hours.
Pay:       £12.40 per hour 

All new team members are required to attend an induction at our training room in S13 prior to starting work in the care home.  These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday, between 9:30am until 3:30pm.

Person Specification:

•   Be patient and adaptable to change
•   Be creative, innovative and resourceful
•   Have excellent observation skills
•   Be able to build trust and report
•   Be non-judgmental
•   Have good time management and organisational skills
•   Be willing to learn and develop
•   Be approachable and be able to connect and empathise

What we offer:

•   Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training
•   Access to 100+ elearning courses
•   Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
•   Career progression
•   Access to diploma training courses
•   Established not for profit charity
•   Work in your local community
•   Free drinks and subsidised meals
•   Blue light discount package
•   Access to the NEST pension scheme
•   Reward and recognition incentives
•   Refer a Friend scheme
•   Free uniform
•   Free DBS check
•   Paid holiday which increases with length of service
•   Enhanced maternity pay after 5years service
•   Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
•   Eligibility for The Company Shop membership

The job role:

•   To organise tailored activities to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together
•   To support positive relationships with our residents, their family, colleagues and professionals.
•   To organise trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility needs
•   To book external suppliers to provide entertainment
•   To work with staff, families and volunteers within the home and local community in order to enhance the care and support of residents
•   To advise the Registered Manager in adapting existing services and on the introduction of new services and assisting with the planning and implementation 
•   To show awareness of individuals needs having regard for their intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs, taking into account their cultural and ethnic background
•   To uphold the Sheffcare values
•   To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
•   To attend regular training where required

Sheffcare are an independent local charity established in 1994 and care for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else.  We believe in the power of compassion and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level.

What we value:

Kindness
Dignity
Respect
Independence
Choices

How to Apply:

Complete an application form to apply!

All Activity Worker positions require an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer, if you have worked in social care before).

We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.

Once you have submitted your application form, we will respond within 5 working days if your application has been selected for further consideration.  Please be aware that due to the number of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.