Responsibilities
We’re Hiring! Activities & Wellbeing Facilitator
Location: Silver Trees Care Home, Nailsea Salary: £13.75 per hour
Positions: 1 x Full-Time Role
Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people? Do you believe that every day should be filled with purpose, connection, and joy? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Silver Trees Care Home is on an exciting journey to excellence, with a clear focus on delivering outstanding, person-centred care and support. As part of our commitment to meaningful engagement, we’re introducing two new Activities & Wellbeing Facilitator roles — key positions that will help us shape the future of wellbeing at the heart of our home.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Creating and delivering inclusive, person-led activity programmes; Working closely with residents to co-produce events, projects, and experiences.
Building relationships with local organisations to strengthen community involvement. Encouraging creativity, independence, and reablement through daily engagement.
Supporting residents to pursue their interests, hobbies, and aspirations.
Spreading positivity, laughter, and a sense of belonging
What We’re Looking For:
A warm, approachable personality with a can-do attitude. A passion for supporting older people to live full and vibrant lives.
Creativity, enthusiasm, and the confidence to lead group and 1:1 activities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A team player who values co-production and inclusive practice.
Someone who brings fun, purpose, and energy into everything they do
At Silver Trees, we believe activities should never be an afterthought. They are central to the wellbeing and happiness of the people who live here. That’s why we’re investing in these roles and looking for the right individuals to help us deliver exceptional engagement every single day.
Be part of a home where people come first — and where your ideas and creativity are truly valued.
Qualifications and Skills
Required:
Previous experience of working with the relevant Client group
Qualification in remedial / occupational therapies
Flexible approach towards working routines
Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks
Desirable:
Proven ability to develop and organise a range of events / activities for Clients in all Client categories
Good communication and organisational skills
Positive, upbeat personality
Ability to work on own initiative
Friendly, creative and confident
Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
Benefits:
28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews)-£13.75 per hour
Exciting opportunities for career progression
Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace
An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after a year of service.
Care for Leadership Management Training Programme – growing and enhancing your Leadership Skills
Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme – subject to policy
Pension contributions
About The Company
About Handsale Ltd:
Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.
Silver Trees Care
The home caters 60 residents and offers Nursing and Residential care. We care for elderly and frail people including Cancer Care, Colitis & Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Huntington's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease and Stroke. Facility & Services we offer are Palliative Care, Day Care, Respite Care, Convalescent Care, and Separate EMI Unit