Overview
As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. You'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community.
Responsibilities
* Deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events.
* Bring a sense of fun, creativity and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
* Demonstrate a real interest in the people we support and help residents live their lives to the full while supporting independence and community involvement.
About the Employer
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes across the country, offering residential, nursing, dementia and rehabilitation care. The company invests in staff to deliver exceptional care.
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Barchester Healthcare, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LG
About You
You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You should have a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you'll enjoy helping residents live their lives to the full. This role offers opportunities to develop your skills with courses designed to build confidence in every aspect of the role.
Rewards Package
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
* Free training and development for all roles
* Access to wellbeing and support tools
* A range of retail discounts and savings
* Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Employee of the Month rewards
* Long Service Awards
And so much more!
Qualifications
Essential: No specific experience is required, but you should have a real interest in the people you support and the ability to encourage and motivate others.
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be necessary.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Sittingbourne, ME9 7LG
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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