Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant

Avon Lodge

£11.85 per hour

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

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.

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

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.

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