Events Assistant - Shinfield

Berkley Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job description

Events Assistant - Shinfield, Berkshire

About the Position: £11.82 per hour, paid breaks plus lots of great benefits.

Live Well Today, Thrive Tomorrow as an Events Assistant with Berkley Care. Does your current role involve organising events? Or would you love to organise events and activities in a care setting? If you answered yes, then taking the first step in your career as an Events Assistant with Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.

A Top Employer 2025: For the second year running, Berkley Care is the only UK luxury care home provider to be recognised in this year’s Top Employer Awards for going above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being and development. This award is given in recognition of the group’s commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive work environment, where the culture is warm and encouraging.

What we are looking for:

1. Someone who is passionate about making a difference to the everyday life of others by creating and running events and activities that are fun, interesting and inclusive.
2. An individual who is kind, compassionate and treats others with respect.
3. Someone who has a sense of fun and wants to ensure residents are happy and engaged.
4. You will need to have a drivers licence as you will drive the company car and minibus.

Do you have the following skills and attributes?

1. Planning with a good attention to detail.
2. Creativity with an understanding of how to engage and include a variety of people.
3. An interest in a wide range of activity with a desire to share skills and hobbies.
4. Patience with the ability to empower and support residents with activity choices and desired experiences.
5. The ability to organise and prepare special events and celebrations, including those to promote the home.
6. An ability to capture everyday life moments in photos to promote the home.
7. Good communication skills with a variety of people, eg residents, their families and others in the local community.

What can you expect from us:

1. Above minimum wage and enhanced bank holiday pay.
2. Paid breaks, free meals and drinks whilst at work.
3. Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as those aged 25.
4. Monetary rewards for long service and referring family and friends.
5. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
6. You can buy and sell annual leave.
7. Industry leading Company Sick Pay (for critical illness and clinically necessary surgery).
8. Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations, plus a Blue Light Card.
9. Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP Helpline.
10. Cycle to Work Scheme.
11. On-Demand Pay.
12. A luxury working environment.
13. Excellent learning, development and training opportunities.
14. Regular communications via our newsletter and podcasts so that you’ll always know what’s going on.

Our Recruitment Process:

So, if you want a rewarding start to your career in events where you’ll be valued for the person you are and where you’ll be appreciated and respected for what you can bring to the role, apply today. There is one face-to-face in-person interview with the Events Manager. We can send you the interview questions before your interview, giving you the best chance to prepare.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.