Activities Assistant

Activities - Cedar Lodge Care Home

Contract: Part Time

Salary: 11.60 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 22.75

Cedar Lodge Dementia Care Home is nestled on the peaceful outskirts of Taunton, Somerset, overlooking a beautiful park. Thoughtfully designed for Dementia care, it provides a supportive environment for up to 42 residents.

Are you a compassionate and creative individual who loves making a difference in people’s lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join our care home team and support residents in leading fulfilling and engaging lives.

About the Role:

As an Activities Assistant, you will work closely with the Activity Coordinator and care team to create a stimulating and enjoyable environment for our residents. Your role will be to support residents in engaging in meaningful activities that promote emotional, social, physical, and intellectual well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering a range of engaging activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
• Work alongside the care team to ensure every resident has access to appropriate occupation and leisure activities.
• Maintain records of activities, ensuring all participation is documented in care plans.
• Assist with outings and events, ensuring risk assessments are completed.
• Support residents in maintaining connections with family and friends through visits, WhatsApp, and Zoom calls.
• Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring, friendly, and patient individual with a passion for enriching the lives of others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Organised and creative, with good communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training as required.
• Commitment to promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and well-being.
• A full driving licence.

Why Join Us?

 Our care home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating exceptional environments for our residents and providing a supportive and fun workplace for our team.

If you have the creativity, warmth, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to hear from you.

Contract Details

• Pension
• Additional £2 per hour overtime
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)