Activities Assistant Location: Fairlawn Residential Home - BH22 9HB Pay Rate : £12.30 per hour 18.5 hours over 3 days a week to include weekend working We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the team at Fairlawn, our purpose built residential and dementia care home based in the heart of the community in Ferndown, Dorset. As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include: Blue Light Shopping Discount Card Reward and Recognition Schemes Employee Assistance Programme Industry Based Qualifications What you will be doing: You will assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social and therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia Delivering an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents covering their personal interests Maintaining awareness of our resident’s changing needs, raising concerns were necessary Assist in mealtimes when required and promote a social, calm and enjoyable experience Provide encouragement and support to enable our residents to remain as independent as possible This role requires you to work flexible hours but they can fit in around your lifestyle Who are we looking for: If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team! About You About Us PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448 .