Social Events Assistant - Bradwell Village, Oxfordshire Hourly Rate: £13.00 benefits Permanent Full-time or Part-time hrs available – Up to 26hrs per week The Cotswold Home Woodside Drive Bradwell Village OX18 4XA CQC rated Rating: Outstanding Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. The Cotswold Home is situated in a beautiful area close to the lovely town of Burford. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff. About the Role We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will: Encourage and motivate colleagues to interact with residents, bringing the outside community to life in their discussions whilst going about their everyday activities. Frequently meet individual residents to establish their interests and consider how these can be supported. Ensure our residents’ experience is one where they feel they matter, are understood, listened to and able to make their own decisions. Support the organisation of a variety of external activities or visits to places of interest. Facilitate residents forming their own social groups and special interest groups. You will promote independence and enhance the quality of life for all residents by assessing individual interests and encouraging these. You will motivate colleagues to engage with residents on a social level to support a fulfilled life experience for the individual. Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role. For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Home Name on Contact Tel Number. To Apply Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits: Fully paid induction programme Enhanced pay for family leave Flexible shifts 5.6 working weeks holiday per year Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay Group pension plan Occupational sick pay after probation Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders. Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts Cycle to work scheme Long service awards Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities Free DBS unless leaving during probation Uniform provided Free on-site parking Subsidised meals while on duty Safeguarding: In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.