Activities Assistant

Care South • Hourly • Bournemouth • 13m ago

Activities Assistant £11.50 per hour

Part time 25 hours per week to include alternate weekends

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Talbot View, our modern, frail elderly and dementia residential care home. With strong ties to the Ensbury Park Community and promoting an open and inclusive atmosphere, Talbot View is located in Bournemouth.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
Reward and Recognition Schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

You will assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social and therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia
Delivering an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents covering their personal interests
Maintaining awareness of our resident’s changing needs, raising concerns were necessary
Assist in mealtimes when required and promote a social, calm and enjoyable experience
Provide encouragement and support to enable our residents to remain as independent as possible
This role requires you to work flexible hours but they can fit in around your lifestyle

Who are we looking for:

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

About You

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.