Activities Assistant
Activities - Cedar Lodge and The Limes Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £12.21 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 37.5
Cedar Lodge Dementia Care Home, nestled on the peaceful outskirts of Taunton, Somerset, overlooks a beautiful park. Thoughtfully designed for dementia care, Cedar Lodge provides a supportive environment for up to 42 residents.
We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Activities Assistant specialising in dementia to bring joy, engagement, and meaningful experiences to the lives of our residents every day. This role is ideal for someone creative, fun-loving, highly organised, and committed to enhancing the wellbeing of older people living with dementia.
What We Offer
* £12.21 per hour
* 37.5 hours per week
* Pension
* Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
What You Will Do
As an Activities Assistant, you will design dementia-friendly activities and programmes tailored to residents’ individual interests and abilities. You will build strong connections with each resident, encouraging social interaction and participation in both group and one-to-one activities. Your role will help residents maintain hobbies, explore new interests, and enjoy stimulating, fulfilling days. You will also maintain accurate records of activities and resident engagement to track outcomes and impact.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in dementia care and supporting residents with varying cognitive abilities
* Ability to create and manage engaging activities and events
* A friendly, compassionate, and creative approach to resident interactions
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and the wider care team
* A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older people
About Us
Cedar Lodge Dementia Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 130 homes across the UK. We are committed to creating care homes where residents thrive and staff feel valued and supported.
Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and take pride in making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.