Activities Assistant

· Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events/activities for Residents in all categories of abilities

· Friendly, creative and confident

· Good numerical and word processing skills

· Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group

· Good communication and organisational skills

· Confident team player

· Ability to work on own initiative

Desired but not essential:

· Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group

· Qualification in remedial/occupational therapies

· Flexible approach towards working routines

· DBS

Main responsibilities

Activities

· Help Service Users to socialise within the Care Home and provide a variety of activities that cater for all abilities

· Plan and initiate monthly rolling/individual programmes, and encourage Residents to maintain pre-existing hobbies

· Encourage Staff Members, Relatives and Friends to participate in the Care Home activities

· Accompany Service Users where possible to of site activities which may occasionally take place out with normal working hours

· Help to create an atmosphere that suits individual Service Users within the Care Home

· Maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documents and assist the Key Worker to review and update Service User Care Files

Communication

· Discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other Staff Members

· Report any changes in Service Users physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge

· Provide comfort and company on a one to one basis for Service Users who are unable to undertake any form of activity

· Participate in Staff and Service User meetings as required

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position

Please note this role will involve alternate weekends, hours can be flexible - to be discussed at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.72 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge CB24 3BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please note we cannot offer sponsorship
• You will be required to work alternate weekends.
• What makes you feel like you'd be a good fit for the job?

Location:

• Cambridge CB24 3BG (required)

Work Location: In person