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 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.

Main duties of the job

As an Activities Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for delivering imaginative, fun, and varied activities to ensure residents enjoy a motivational and fulfilling environment. The role involves assisting in organizing a programme that covers a wide range of social activities, outings, and events. You will help every resident live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with family, friends, and the community. The job does not require specific experience, but demands a sense of fun, creativity, and an ability to encourage and motivate others with a genuine interest in the residents. Enthusiastic and empathetic individuals will have opportunities to build their skills through various courses.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes with a focus on delivering high-standard care and support across its various locations. Known for its dedication to quality and compassionate care, Barchester creates environments where residents can live independently and pursue activities they love. The organization commits to providing a fulfilling and welcoming atmosphere, constantly aiming to enhance the lives of its residents through varied social programs and individualized care plans. Barchester is renowned for its sector-leading benefits and rewards for employees, emphasizing training, development, and staff recognition.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528813651
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Carmarthen, SA31 3HP, 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.