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 ou

Main duties of the job

Positioned at Barchester care home, the Activities Assistant role encapsulates a vibrant and rewarding initiative where one can implement fun, imaginative, and diverse activities aimed at uplifting residents' environments. This post is pivotal in empowering each resident to pursue their personal interests, enhancing their daily lives significantly. The role is dynamic, providing comprehensive support through a myriad of social events, outings, and entertainment activities designed to instill independence and community engagement among residents and their relatives. The roles significant interplay in driving substantial impacts on the lives of residents and their connections with family, friends, and the broader community is notable. Joining Barchester Healthcare doesn't demand specific previous experiences in similar roles, placing greater emphasis on fun, creativity, empathy, and motivational capabilities. Hence, regardless of background, aspiring candidates showcasing genuine interest and passion for the individuals supported by Barchester can explore this nurturing and fulfilling career avenue.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organisation specialised in providing exceptional healthcare services across the UK. Its commitment to quality care and enriching the lives of individuals within care homes underpins its operations. The esteemed entity thrives on delivering exceptional healthcare, backed by a team of committed professionals, ensuring that every resident experiences a life enriched with various activities and quality care. Holding a stellar reputation in the healthcare domain, it caters extensively across different regions, including Blackpool, by implementing tailored activities facilitated by dedicated staff such as Activities Assistants. The reverence Barchester upholds in the healthcare landscape correlates highly with its innovative practices, substantially enhancing the well-being and satisfaction of residents while fostering their independence and community engagement.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.29 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522796171
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Blackpool, FY3 9HF, 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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