Activity Therapist

**Job Title**:Activity Therapist (Spa Nursing Home Group)

**Location**:
**Salary**: £12.50 per hour
**Hours**: 12 hours per week
**Closing Date**: 30th July 2025 at 12 noon

**About Us**

For over twenty years, we have taken great pride in providing exceptional care to our residents. Each person in our homes is valued as an individual and we are committed to fostering a warm, supportive and inclusive community where everyone feels cherished and respected.

A career in care is one of the most rewarding paths you can take. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we believe that **compassion, understanding and positivity** are not only the key traits we look for in our team—but also the values we live by in supporting our employees.

We are proud of our **outstanding team**and passionate about **developing our people**. As an **Opening Doors** employer with **Business in the Community Northern Ireland**, we are committed to making our workplaces more inclusive and connecting untapped talent through underrepresented groups. We encourage continuous learning through training, external development opportunities and financial support for further education.

**About the Role**

Redburn Clinic, located in Ballynahinch, caters for up to 19 residents requiring frail elderly care.

As an Activity Therapist, you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents by planning and delivering meaningful activities and therapies tailored to individual needs. You will develop a varied program that considers residents' interests, mobility, cognitive abilities as well as input from colleagues and families. Your role will involve designing and facilitating group and one-to-one activities that promote well-being and engagement. You will keep records of resident participation, seek feedback to refine activities and provide a structured calendar of events to enhance daily experiences. Building strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues will be at the heart of your work, ensuring inclusive and a person-centred approach. Encouraging social interaction, creativity and physical activity, you will support holistic well-being in a compassionate and engaging way.

**About You**

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. The most important qualities we look for are:

- **Compassion, understanding and positivity** in supporting resident well-being.
- A commitment to treating people with dignity and respect.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach to planning, adapting and evaluating activity programs.
- Experience of the client group and knowledge of suitable activities.
- Experience in a similar position is beneficial but not essential.
- NISCC registration (or able to obtain within 6 months)
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK (this role does not meet Home Office requirements for sponsorship)
- Medical fitness to carry out physical requirements of the role.

**What We Offer**
- A welcoming and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.
- Competitive salary of £12.50 per hour (paid weekly).
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
- Supportive leadership and a team that cares about your well-being.

**How to Apply**

**Additional Information**

Interviews may take place via video call.

Spa Nursing Group is an equal opportunities employer. We wholeheartedly support Equality and Diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination.

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

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person