NHSCloses in 58 days

Activities Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Rutland, PE9 3QN

Salary

£13.21

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 November 2026

58 days left

Job description

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...

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 somethinga 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', 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.

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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Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, committed to offering high-quality care for individuals in its homes. With a focus on delivering person-centered care, Barchester Healthcare aims to create an environment that is both supportive and enriching for its residents. The organisation values creativity, fun, and the overall well-being of the residents, striving to ensure every person in their care lives a fulfilling and enjoyable life. They support their staff with training and development opportunities, encouraging them to grow and excel in their roles. Barchester Healthcare's dedication to quality care is reflected in the wide range of activities and programs they offer, tailored to meet the varied interests of the residents. The organisation values empathy and enthusiasm in its staff, fostering a workplace where dedication and a genuine interest in enhancing the residents' lives are paramount. A rewarding career with Barchester Healthcare involves not just working in a care home but contributing positively to the community, residents, and their families.

Qualifications

Essential

  • You don't need any specific experience to join as an Activities Assistant. What is important is having a sense of fun, creativity, and the ability to encourage and motivate others. A real interest in the people you support, along with enthusiasm and empathy, is crucial.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

4 September 2026

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