Lifestyle Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15 to £22.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 November 2025 |
| Location: | St Helier, JE2 4RW |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA011846 |
Summary
About the Role
Join Our Lifestyle Team at Pinewood Residential Care Home – Jersey
Nestled on the stunning Island of Jersey, Pinewood Residential Care Home offers breathtaking views of open countryside and the sea. Just a mile from the vibrant centre of St Helier, our home combines peaceful surroundings with easy access to all the amenities of this historic harbour town.
We’re looking for a kind-hearted, dedicated and creative Lifestyle Assistant to join our team—people who treat residents like family and bring warmth, compassion, and joy to every day.
We want you 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivery of the Lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis
- Understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.
- 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.
- Emotional and social wellbeing
You’ll help create a safe, happy environment where every resident feels valued, respected, and truly at home.
Pay & Perks
- Competitive hourly rate: £15 Per Hour (rising to £16 on Saturdays and £22.5 on Sundays)
- Full training provided—no experience needed
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive, friendly team culture
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need an Activities or Care background—just a big heart and a desire to make a difference. If you’re:
- Organised and a great communicator
- Flexible with working shifts including weekends
- Passionate about helping others
- Creative
…then we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: Applicants must have entitled status to live and work in Jersey and live within a commutable distance of the home.
Why Join Maria Mallaband Care Group?
We believe in celebrating individuality, building strong relationships, and creating joyful moments every day. Our team is the heart of everything we do—and we’re proud to offer a workplace where honesty, openness, and passion shine through.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Assistant with us, apply today and help us make Pinewood feel like home for everyone who lives here.
Pinewood Residential Home
Pinewood Residential Home is located in pleasant surroundings that include sea and countryside views, within which residents can receive quality residential care and live a relaxing lifestyle. All of the 47 en-suite rooms are fully furnished and tastefully decorated but care workers actively encourage residents to personalise their room as much as possible. Some rooms have a balcony or patio. A team of qualified staff is motivated to ensure that individual dignity is maintained and quality of life is enhanced, in a relaxed atmosphere, 24 hours a day. Residents' medical needs are met through an excellent liaison system between their GPs and the Island health professionals. Voluntary and religious support is always available. Regular visits from entertainers and in-house activities provide an enjoyable social life for residents, involvement in which is optional. A wide choice of quality menus are prepared by qualified chefs, to meet all dietary requirements. Waitress service is provided in a delightful dining room and personal service is available for those who wish to eat in the privacy of their room. They offer permanent and short stay, convalescent and respite care to residentially and non-residentially qualified people. The experienced management team at Pinewood, led by the resident Head of Home, ensures that high standards of care are maintained at all times.
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