Pay and Hours
Salary: £13.02 per hour
Hours: 8hrs every Wednesday
Shift times: 8am-4.30pm
Shaw 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.
Company Overview
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 were named Employee‑Owned Business of the Year 2024.
We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications, our Leadership Programme, and in‑house training on a diverse range of topics. We celebrate hard work through our annual Star Awards, long‑service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month events.
Our employees have a say in shaping our workplace through dedicated representatives and annual employee surveys.
Job Responsibilities
* Formulate an activity profile for each individual service user through liaison with care staff, in line with their abilities and preferences
* Enhance the overall wellbeing of residents by understanding their likes, interests and needs
* Ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment
* Maintain accurate and legible records in respect of service users’ activities
* liaise with the senior nurse on duty regarding outings
* Research all prospective outings in respect of access and toileting facilities
* Liaise with senior care assistants regarding relative medical or nursing care information regarding service users
Benefits
* Excellent Career Opportunities
* Care Qualifications
* 76% Employee Owned – employees have received over £1850 each in tax‑free bonuses to date
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 per referral)
* Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
* Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
* Free Uniform
* Death in service payment subject to criteria
* GP online – around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app
* Discounted homemade meals while on shift
* Pension scheme
* Colleague discounts – over 1600 high‑street discounts
* Holiday discounts
* Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
* Online benefits and cashback rewards
* Independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues)
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!
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