Job summary The role of an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home involves delivering imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure residents can enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. The goal is to help each individual pursue their interests and enhance their involvement with family, friends and the local community. Main duties of the job As an Activities Assistant, you'll be responsible for helping to deliver an entertainment and activities programme that covers a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events. You'll work to make sure residents can live as independently as possible and encourage their participation in the community. The role requires creativity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in supporting the people you work with. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care home services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes across the country, offering a range of care services including residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centred care and promoting the wellbeing of their residents. Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.51 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1307401226 Job locations Barchester Healthcare York YO30 5PD Job description Job responsibilities 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. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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' 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. #5432 Job description Job responsibilities 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. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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' 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. #5432 Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific experience is required, as training and development will be provided. The key qualities are a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific experience is required, as training and development will be provided. The key qualities are a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare York YO30 5PD Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare York YO30 5PD Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barchester Healthcare, YO30 5PD York, United Kingdom