Activities Assistant

Job Location	Newton Mearns
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£11.90 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Job DescriptionMake a difference every time you come to workWe at Hamberley Care Homes believe that our residents deserve something Extra Special, Every Day. If youre enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised, and youre looking for a role where you can help people enjoy every day, this could be the opportunityfor you.Our Activities Assistants ensure our residents get the most out of life through vibrant social, wellbeing, and lifestyle activities. Outgoing, energetic and passionate about making a difference, your attitude, ideas, and can-do personality will shape howour residents spend their days.We offer our colleagues:

Generous,above-market salary.
Contracted hours- 20 Hours per week
Workplace pension
Comprehensive and further development opportunities
Opportunities for Career progression
Refer a Friend Bonus- up to £750per referral *T&Cs Apply

What youll do as a Activities AssistantAs the Activities Assistant, youll be the person that residents, families, and colleagues know as the one who makes things happen.Whilst youll be developing and organising enrichment and wellbeing activities on a weekly and monthly schedule for our community, youll also get to know our residents and find out what makes them happy as individuals. Youll learn about peoples hobbiesand interests and work with colleagues and families to ensure residents can keep doing what they love.Everyone is different, so at Hamberley, we work hard to ensure that people can participate in fun and meaningful activities, whatever their interests or physical and mental abilities. One day, you might arrange a trip to enjoy ice creams at the seaside,lunch at the pub, or a birthday celebration with family with mini-golf in the garden. You might start reading a new book with someone or take part in a weekly yoga session with a new resident. Another day, youll host a workshop, allowing people to try newthings or to teach fellow residents how to recreate a favourite recipe, try a new craft or learn to paint with watercolours. One Hamberley home even produced a cookbook of family recipes shared by residents.Youll also support colleagues with their own wellbeing and lead and inspire the home to understand the importance of being part of a positive and creative living environment.Could you be part of our teamIn charge of organising your own schedule, the ideal candidatehas:

Excellent communication skills, passion, empathy, and a desire to make peoples lives more enjoyable, rewarding and fun
Excellent organisational skills, leadership experience and the ability to motivate yourself
A good interest in the local area and keen knowledge of community groups, as our residents enjoy days out and attending and organising events
Previous experience of working or caring for people within a residential care setting or similar transferable skills
Good verbal and written communication, as youll be responsible for care planning and activity engagement documentation
Evidence of leadership skills and experience in inspiring a team
Microsoft IT skills are essential; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Join us at Newton Mearnsmost stunning care homeNewton Houseis a luxurious care home in Newton Meanrs,part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnishedshared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attentionyou would expect from a 5-star hotel.Hamberley PeopleWe respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen.Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!About HamberleyThe award-winning Hamberley Care Group is changing the way that elderly care is delivered through our luxury homes across the UK. Fast-growing and innovative, we’re opening threenew homes in 2023. Recognised for our exceptional approach to care, we werechosen as Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022.

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