Activities Assistant

Home: De Lucy House

Location: Diss, Norfolk, IP22
Pay details: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 18 hours per week

Shifts: Including every other weekend - 10am to 4pm

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As an Activities Assistant, you will:

• Explore ways and resources for creative and enjoyable activities for our residents
• Arranging group events or individual sessions, Advertise and promote the planned programme to encourage involvement of residents, relatives and colleagues
• Participate in fundraising events
• Planning theme event nights

To apply, you will need:

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Can demonstrate experience in organizing activities.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Full Clean UK Driving License

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS - The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person