Job description
WELLBEING ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
At Springfield Care Villages we've been providing kind, compassionate care in beautiful, uplifting, award winning environments for over 50 years and we're looking for a wellbeing activities assistant to join us at Chocolate Works Care Village in York. We are a Yorkshire based group and the wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be the best in everything we do, so if you are looking for a new opportunity or a change of career where you can make a difference, we can help you.
About the Role
Wellbeing and Activities Assistant will inspire and deliver an exceptional program of meaningful leisure and therapeutic activities that are person centred and which will improve the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of the people who live in our home. You will always make sure that residents are at the heart of events and programs to enhance their wellbeing.
You will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals supported whilst focussing on how things could be done better and sharing ideas with the rest of the team and wider teams within the Home.
About You
We’re looking for truly awesome individuals with the most incredibly positive, happy and “can-do” attitudes! People who will do everything in their power to provide outstanding care for our discerning residents.
We need team players for whom being professional and respectful to everyone comes naturally and who want to be part of something very special.
Previous experience of working in a care environment is desirable.
About Us
Chocolate Works care Village is a beautiful care home in a fantastic location, within the heart of the local community. We offer residential and dementia care, as well as respite breaks.
Our dining rooms and restaurants serve delicious and nutritionally balanced meals all prepared by our experienced chefs.
Our activities programmes will be tailored to our residents from walking clubs, to round the world themed days, technology-based fun or baking.
The skills and experience of our team members means that Chocolate Works Care Village is beautiful to live in, operated professionally, and provide very high standards of care.
Rewards and Benefits
We support all our staff personally and professionally, and we commit to making your time with us happy and fulfilling.
We are recognised by Investors in People. The award demonstrates the work we are putting into our people management, including our growing focus on staff wellbeing. The feedback our teams shared with IIP is wonderful to read, and the process has highlighted some great areas for continued growth. The accreditation contributes to our goal for Springfield to be known as a great place for people to start, grow and develop their career in care.’
In addition, we offer a fantastic package of benefits including;
- Competitive rates of pay
- Excellent induction and ongoing training
- Healthcare plan offering 24/7 access to doctors and counsellors, cashback on prescriptions, eye care, dental care and more.
- Flexible working hours to ensure you have the work / life balance that you require
- Discount card for money off at 100s of high street stores.
- Mental health first aiders and dedicated Wellbeing Lead
- Referral bonuses
- Employee of the month incentive
- Seasonal giveaways
- Long service awards
Everyone is important and we all treat each other as we would like to be treated ourselves. Springfield strives to make a positive difference to the lives and wellbeing of its residents and staff.
Do you want to make a positive difference? If so, please get in touch and we can help you grow your career with us You could be working in a great place with great people in no time at all!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 198571INDCV