Job Description

 

​We have an exciting role for an Activities Assistant to provide fun events and activities for our residents here at The Old Rectory in Stalbridge. The Activities Assistant role is a hands-on working role with responsibility for ensuring a successful activities programme. 

To introduce appropriate activities for older people which support independence and to identify activities in the surrounding areas that will assist residents to integrate into the local community.

Main Responsibilities:

• Organise and conduct activities that encourage both social, mental and if appropriate physical stimulation for the residents within the home

• To help organise culturally relevant and social events  

• To encourage residents and team members to participate in the home’s activities programme   

• Maintenance of activity posters, notice boards and information sheets within the home 

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Person Specification: 

• Compassionate and caring nature

• Ability to organise activities

• Outgoing and fun to be around 

• IT literacy – competent with the use of systems 

• Good communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal English

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Desirable:         

• Experience of working with those living with dementia.

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Company benefits include:

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

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Rate of pay:

£12.21 per hour

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Hours:

12hrs/week. Shifts to be discussed at interview, but will include weekday, weekend and evening hours.

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