Activities Assistant

1 month ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Kingsfield Court Care Home Full time

**Are you looking to start your career in care, or to gain experience delivering activities? Are you looking for a fulfilling and rewarding role where you can utilize your imagination, ideas and creativity?**

**Why not join our team at Kingsfield Court as an Activities Assistant?**

The exceptional team at Kingsfield Court is currently looking for an **Activities Assistant** to support them on a part-time, permanent basis during the day. With the 70-bed home being purpose-built with its residents in mind, you will find a homely yet glorious environment.

The fantastic team are currently seeking an **Activities Assistant **to work alongside our Lifestyle Coordinator and Activities Assistants in planning, preparing and delivering a wide range of engaging, fun activities for our residents.

**What you will receive as an Activities Assistant;**
- **£10.19 per hour**:

- **Part-time, permanent** contract
- **15 hours **per week on a 6-weekly rolling rota - **Working mainly weekends**:

- Based in **Earl Shilton, LE9 7DG**:

- Space to bring your ideas, creativity and imagination to life

**What you will be doing as an Activities Assistant;**
- Through discussion with the residents and their relatives, identify residents' interests, preferences, abilities and activity needs
- Involve residents in the planning of the activities, advertise the arranged programme, ensuring that relatives and staff are able to participate and contribute
- In conjunction with the catering care team, organise themed events based on traditions, local holidays etc.
- Assist in delivering creative and engaging activities, both in groups and one-to-one, to suit the hobbies, likes and needs of the residents
- Support and encourage residents to engage in activities and social events both in and outside of the home
- Contribute to creating an innovative programme so that residents can achieve extraordinary things, within their capabilities
- Support the Lifestyle Coordinator and Care Manager with regular risk assessments to ensure the health and safety of the residents

**What benefits you will receive as an Activities Assistant;**
- Health Care Cash Plan includes Employee Assistance Programme, everyday dental treatment, fast and easy online access to a GP, discounted gym membership, helpline service, telephone counselling, NHS and private prescription charges, and so much more
- Company Christmas Bonus
- Employee of the month scheme
- Double pay on bank holidays
- Refer a friend scheme
- Higher than average pay rates
- Full induction & training
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

**What you will need to be successful as an Activities Assistant;**
- Experience working within a caring environment
- Experience in planning, preparing and delivering activities to groups and individuals
- Fantastic written and verbal communication skills, with the natural ability to engage and include people from a diverse range of backgrounds
- A flexible but organised approach to managing your own workload.

If you’d like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

**If you would like to find out more information about this Activities Assistant role**, please call the home on 01455 360220

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: £10.19 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends only

**Experience**:

- adult care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location



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