Activities Champion at Mill River Lodge
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.02 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 13.02 - 13.02 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | Mill River Lodge, Horsham, RH12 1GZ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DEC20258124 |
Summary
Activities Champion at Mill River LodgeSalary: £13.02 per hourHours: 8hrs every WednesdayShift Times: 8am-4.30pmShaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring Activities Champion who is ready to make a positive impact at Mill River Lodge, situated in the picturesque West Sussex town of Horsham. The superb purpose built care home provides 70 spacious en-suite bedrooms for elderly service users with conditions such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson’s or other clinical diagnoses.Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topicsWe take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.Job ResponsibilitiesAs an Activity Champion, you will be responsible for organising and facilitating a diverse range of stimulating and engaging activities for our residents. This will include, but not limited to:To formulate an activity profile for each individual service user through liaison with care staff, in line with their abilities and preferencesTo enhance the overall wellbeing of residents by understanding their likes, interests and needsTo ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment.To maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities.To liaise with the senior nurse on duty with regard to outings.To research all prospective outings in respect of access and toileting facilities.To liaise with senior care assistants in respect of relative medical or nursing care information regarding service users.BenefitsExcellent Career OpportunitiesCare Qualifications76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidaysCompany Sick PayEnhanced payrates for bank holidaysFree UniformDeath in service payment *subject to criteriaGP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive appDiscounted Homemade Meals while on ShiftPension schemeColleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.Holiday discountsOutstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service AwardsOnline benefits and cashback rewardsOur support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issuesAre you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!