Activities Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newtownabbey, United Kingdom Wood Green Care Home Full time

**Activities Assistant**

**The role**

The Activities Assistant will form part of the Activities Team who are responsible for planning, organising and delivering activities for all residents in the Home, at various times during the day. There will be times when additional hours may be required to facilitate outings and events and a flexible approach will be adopted in order that residents receive the greatest advantage.

Our Activities Assistants are required to deliver an ever changing schedule of activities and entertainment, both on and off site where residents are engaged and motivated in the daily ritual of life. Our Activities Team is also tasked with organising celebrations for residents, themed meals and events for families and relatives to increase the social activity and community feel within the home.

As an Activities Assistant, you must also be able to:

- Work as part of the team to develop and deliver an activities programme which offers a mixture of both group and individual activity throughout the home. Together with other members of the team, you will create a dynamic and interesting set of activities which seeks to improve the residents emotional and physical wellbeing
- Assisting with Care Team to deliver 1-1 support at breakfast and lunch routines
- Develop strong communication links with the Activities Co-ordinator, the Home Manager, the Carers, the Chef and the residents relatives which fosters co-operation and collaboration in the smooth delivery of the activities programme
- Ensure the individual rights of residents and staff are safeguarded by working within the regulatory frameworks set out by NISCC Social Care Council and the RQIA in a manner which underpins the Company’s values, policies and procedures.
- Be receptive to ongoing training and demonstrate a desire to invest time and effort in your own personal development
- Maintain resident, staff and business confidentiality at all times. This is inclusive of social media.

Please note: Tasks and responsibilities associated with the role of Activities Assistant may vary occasionally depending upon the needs of the residents and the business. You may therefore occasionally be asked to facilitate variations to your regular work routine. Flexibility is therefore appreciated.

**Essential Criteria**

In addition to an enthusiastic attitude and a positive approach, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

- Previous experience of working in an activities role within a professional care environment
- A genuine interest and passion for working with people with various care needs and making a positive difference to all aspects of their daily living experience;
- A confident communicator with a good command of the English language, both written and spoken, who builds rapport easily with residents, relatives and colleagues
- A dynamic and enthusiastic approach to the development of a person-centred programme of activities which accommodates residents of varying abilities and care needs.
- A team player who can work effectively as a key member of a care team which is focused on delivering excellence;
- Kindness, empathy and an acute understanding of the challenges facing residents as they come to terms with living in a new care environment;
- A satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check

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

**Salary**: £9.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

**Experience**:

- Care Home Activities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location


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