Activity Assistant

3 months ago

Preston, United Kingdom Age Concern Central Lancashire Full time

**Job Title**: Activity Assistant

**Department**:Services

**Reports to**:Senior Activity Coordinator

**Base**:Charnley Fold Activity Centre

**Weekly hours**:36 hours a week

**Salary**: £20,363

**Position Summary**

This position sits within a number of services that specialise in working with people who live with dementia. The work is predominantly within an agreed day support setting; however there is an expectation that staff will work across a number of sites to meet the needs of the business.
This roles works with paying customers who have memory concerns and/ or dementia.
Along with other team members be responsible for getting to know each of our customers individually and provide them with a range of therapeutic opportunities to engage with activities that are meaningful to them.

**Main Responsibilities**
- To be a Key Worker for a number of customers building professional relationships with them.
- To work in partnership with customers encouraging independence, choice, participation and motivation, adhering at all times to the values of the individual and the agreed support plan.
- To be directly involved in the delivery of agreed therapeutic activities to customers.

**Duties**
- Achieve the level of computer competency as required for the role.
- Participate in and contribute to the organisation’s activities, events and meetings.
- Undertake other duties which may be required by the organisation that are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the role.

**Training**

The organisation is committed to support continuous professional development (CPD). There is an expectation that the post holder will complete mandatory and role specific training within the probationary period and maintain a level of competence throughout their employment with us. Training includes Safeguarding, GDPR and Health and Safety. This list is not exhaustive.

**Essential Skills and Attributes**
- This role requires an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience of working either in a care/ support setting or within individuals own home.
- To have good communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal.
- To demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
- To demonstrate professionalism, whilst having a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

**What We Offer**
- Competitive Salary.
- Generous Pension Scheme of Employer Contribution of 6% and Employee Contribution of 2%.
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), additional 3 days provided after 3 years of service.
- An additional treat day off for your birthday.
- Free onsite parking at most of our facilities.
- Free tea and coffee in all our facilities.
- Access to free training and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to make a real difference in the community

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,363.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Activity Planning: 1 year (preferred)
- Working in a care setting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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