Activities Assistant Leeds, England
Job description
Job Description
We have a job vacancy for an Activities Assistant to work within our Care Home in the Pudsey area of Leeds.
About The Role
Your new role as an Activities Assistant could be right around the corner at Redcourt & The Grove. The home is looking for a team member like you to deliver high quality care to our residents and bring a smile to their faces every day.This is your opportunity to shine and really make a difference to the lives of others
Responsibilities and Duties
· To be responsible to the Activity Coordinator and registered manager for planning & organising activity programmes for residents in accordance with their assessed needs & wishes as recorded in their care plans.
· To offer activities for residents that reflects their individual & cultural interests.
· To provide a well-thought-out set of activities that entertains & generally stimulates the residents.
· To involve residents in developing suitable schedules of activity & to work closely with other staff to ensure that they achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.
Principal Responsibilities
· Help to assess & collate residents’ interests & preferences in association with other care staff member’s particularly key workers.
· Plan & organise programmes of individual & group activities in response to identified wants & needs.
· Work closely with residents, staff & others involved in the organising & running of events.
· Organise publicity & information about the activities being offered, displaying, distributing and updating the information to residents, staff & others involved.
· Investigate, develop and extend the range of activities & interests that the Home can offer.
· Review & evaluate the activities programme so that it is kept up to date and fit for purpose.
· Organise and carry out regular “customer satisfaction surveys” of the activities provided so that they can be continuously improved.
Benefits of the Activities Assistant Role
- Exceptional training and career development
- Uniform provided
- Free DBS *Terms Apply
- Free onsite secure car parking and close to local transport links
- First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home
- Pension Scheme
- Long service awards and Staff Recognition Scheme
- Money saving discounts at your favorite supermarket or retailer
- Blue Light Card - Employee discounts scheme for a wide range of retailers, restaurants and days out
Qualifications and Skills
· Applicants must have previous experience of this role in a care home setting
· Right to work in the UK.
We are a small independent provider with a good CQC rating, you are not just choosing a job, you are choosing to be part of a family. You will be joining an advanced Residential Care Service with short and long term care. The company has a fantastic ethos and has put a lot of effort into making their home as luxurious as possible, whilst also providing exceptional care with excellent facilities and beautiful surroundings.
If you are committed to delivering the highest level of care and you want to be part of a family run Care Home, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Activities or care home: 1 year (required)
