Activities Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.57 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN1 3NP |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008203 |
Summary
About the Role
About the Role
To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul.
To support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.
About You:
We provide full training, so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, it is just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.
Knowledge / Experience:
An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.
Ability to assist in the delivery of lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis.
Ability to assist in the development of strong community links and the delivery of successful events.
Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Ability to assist in consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas.
Demonstration of the potential to develop through the attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.
In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:
Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
Pension Scheme with Nest
Flexible working patterns
Cycle to work scheme**
Recommend a friend – up to £750
Service recognition
Training support and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support
Discounted gym membership
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
About Us:
We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.
Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.
Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.
We truly understand…
That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.
The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.
That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.
That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!
Kings Court
Kings Court Care Centre, situated close to transport routes in Swindon, supports those seeking an independent lifestyle and assistance from skilled carers. A team of caring staff welcomes new residents and strives to respect the wishes of individuals as much as possible. Residents at Kings Court Care Centre have the freedom to make decisions about what meals they would like. A home-cooked alternative meal can always be provided by the care home's chef. Individuals are given nutritious options so that they can enjoy a well-balanced diet. Staff takes residents and their relatives' concerns very seriously and individuals are made to feel comfortable thanks to the care home's approachable and friendly staff.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme