Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Location: Avon Lodge

Salary: £11.85 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week (includes alternate weekends)

Healthcare Homes are recruiting for an Activities Assistant to join our team at Avon Lodge in Kingswood.

Our Activities team are fundamental to the residents’ sense of wellbeing and social enhancement. You will ensure the activities schedule in the home plays a key part in ensuring the routines and daily activities they undertake are varied, stimulating and fun. The role really enables you to bring out your creativity, adapting activity programmes that respect individuals' needs while also establishing links with the local community to encourage their involvement and increase social interaction.

Whether you are an experienced Activities Assistant or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we can provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health, financial support, counselling and family wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality including 10% at Asda and discounted tickets for theme parks and attractions
• Recognition and Long Service awards

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

About Avon Lodge

Avon Lodge is an attractive and spacious care home situated in Kingswood on the eastern edge of Bristol. The staff are friendly and welcoming and provide lots of support to residents.

The newly decorated communal areas inside the home provide a lovely area for residents to spend time.