Activities Assistant - Part Time

Southampton, England, gb

We have an excellent opportunity for a Part-time Activities Assistant to join our clients residential and respite care team for 18 hours per week in Romsey, Hampshire which has been awarded a CQC Good rating. This role is offering some flexibility in the days and times worked but the home activities programme typically runs between 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.

Please note that they also have bank, kitchen assistant and other part time positions available.

About the company
 Our clients team are dedicated to providing a high level standard of care and dignity to their residents, some of whom have dementia. They believe everyone has the right to dignity, privacy and respect and pride themselves on providing quality and considered care to each and every individual in a safe, comfortable environment.

They are a bright, modern purpose-built 51 bedded Residential Care home in the heart of Romsey with excellent commuter access links to Southampton, Winchester, Salisbury and beyond and they offer in-house training for all staff and can offer support for individuals working towards Care related qualifications. 

About the role
 As a Part-time Activities Assistant, you will ensure that the home has a full activity programme which caters to all residents needs as well as maintaining clear records of residents involvement in activities. You will be responsible for planning, implementing and participating in activities appropriate to Residents’ needs and requests, assist in organising fundraising events and will be required to manage a team of staff and volunteers to implement the activities.

As a Part-time Activities Assistnent your duties will include:

  • Assisting residents to socialise within the home, and providing a variety of activities and events that cater for all tastes and abilities
  • Befriending residents, liaising with staff, relatives and friends of our residents to ensure full knowledge of the residents' their activity preferences, hobbies, interests, abilities and difficulties
  • Assisting the Activities Co-ordinator with a monthly rolling programme of events, activities and individual programmes to encourage residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies and to discover new ones
  • Encourage participation in all the activities available in the home including friends and relatives and staff members
  • Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation

    • About you
     To be successful for the role of Part-time Activities Assistant, Qualifications in Health and Social Care and/or previous experience of working with residential groups or in the care sector would be highly desirable, but are not essential and you will be / have:

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Team player with a passion for music and organising events
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Friendly, creative and confident
  • Genuine interest in working with the relevant resident group
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated

    • About the Salary & Rewards
     The role of Part-time Activities Assistant is offering £9.72 per hour plus a substantial benefits package which includes:

  • 26 & 8 statutory day’s holiday
  • Free Uniform
  • Life assurance Benefits
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Referral Scheme up to £1000
  • Occupational Health Support
  • Health and Wellbeing Programme and Rewards including GP consultations, Mental Health Treatment, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and counselling
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • 50% off a coffee from every week from Café Nero
  • 75% off Champneys Spa breaks
  • Subsidised Apple Watches and Amazon Prime membership and discount on hotel bookings with Expedia
  • Long Service Award
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Paid Enhanced DBS
  • Inhouse Mental Health First Aiders
  • Eye Test Vouchers
  • Eligible for Blue Light Card
  • Ample Free on-site Parking

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