Activities Assistant

Job summary

Bring your enthusiasm and creativity to our fun, supportive team, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Reigate.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour 
• Full Time Hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Shift Times: 09:00am - 17.00pm and 1 late shift per week 12:30pm - 20.30pm
• There may be some occasions where you will finish later depending on events taking place at the home
• We require you to flexible for alternate weekends
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension 
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Train - Reigate nearest train station
• Walking - 0.9 miles from nearest train station
• Driving - M25 from nearest motorway / bypass

Your Role at Signature

Signature at Reigate Grange are holding a Recruitment Open Days on Friday 7th November and Saturday 8th November from 10am to 4pm. 

Come and meet our friendly team, there will be opportunities to have a look around our beautiful home and speak to our teams about opportunities we have available. If you bring your updated CV you may be able to have an interview on the day!

From floristry to folk music, as Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant, you’ll bring a wealth of ideas to improve and maintain our residents’ wellbeing. You’ll produce a packed daily schedule that caters to residents’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. You’ll also organise key events throughout the year such as our Summer Fete.

You’ll be considerate of the diverse needs of individuals in a group situation, and aware of everyone’s personal care needs. Meaningful activities enhance our residents quality of life and that is why it is important to understand their likes and dislikes. You’ll also gain regular feedback from residents and provide activity reports to the General Manager.

Internally, this role is called Hospitality Assistant, if you are successful this will be your job title.  You will be required to work across a range of departments including Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Wellbeing & Lifestyle. Responsibilities will vary on each shift depending on which department you are supporting. 

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become a Wellbeing and Lifestyle Assistant, just good written and verbal communication and IT skills. A full clean drivers license is an advantage to have but is not essential. A working knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a Level 2 (QCF) Supporting Activities Provision in Social Care is a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the team spirit inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.