Activities Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community. ABOUT YOU You don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and e

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in our care home in Swindon, you'll have the opportunity to deliver imaginative, fun, and varied activities to enhance our residents' lives. This role includes creating entertainment and activities programs covering diverse pastimes, social activities, outings, and events. Aiming to enable each resident to pursue their interests, the role significantly impacts their ability to live independently and stay connected with family, friends, and the community. You don't need specific experience to join as an Activities Assistant as long as you bring creativity, motivation, enthusiasm, and empathy. You'll have every opportunity to grow your skills further with a variety of courses designed to build your confidence. For your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referrals bonuses, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care provider, managing care homes across various locations. Known for delivering exceptional and compassionate care to residents, Barchester Healthcare places emphasis on creating supportive and vibrant environments for its community. Their philosophy centers around providing the quality of care that they would wish for their own loved ones. By focusing on both the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents, the organisation ensures they lead fulfilling and independent lives. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers various opportunities for professional growth and development, supporting employees with a comprehensive rewards package including training and wellbeing resources. With a commitment to inclusivity and community integration, Barchester Healthcare continually strives to exceed the expectations of residents and their families.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1510194012
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Swindon, SN5 0AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure each individual can pursue the interests they most enjoy and that means you'll have a real impact on our residents' lives. The Activities Assistant role involves helping us to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. Put simply, you'll help every resident to live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with their family, friends and the local community.

ABOUT YOUYou don't need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant, so you could come from any background. What's important is that you have a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. You'll also need to have that little extra something a real interest in the people we support. Enthusiastic and empathetic, you're someone who'll really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full. Bring us all of that, and you'll have every opportunity to develop your skills further with a range of courses designed to build your confidence in every aspect of your role.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn 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 and Long Service Awards'

Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your creativity and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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