Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant
£12.12 per hour plus company benefits
Bank Contract

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Wellington Vale is an 80 bedded stunning luxury nursing, residential and dementia care home situated in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

We are looking for an Activities Assistant to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of days/weeks to be worked.

Working very closely with our Activities team, this is a hands-on role helping to coordinate and carry out a successful activities programme within the home. This might include internal and external communication about activities-focused programmes for our residents. You may also be required 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:

1. Organise and conduct activities that encourage both social, mental and if appropriate physical stimulation for the residents within the home.
2. To help organise fund raising events.
3. To help organise special events i.e. Christmas entertainment, Ascot, Royal Occasion, etc.
4. To help produce a monthly programme of events to be discussed with the General Manager of the home.
   5. To encourage residents and team members to participate in the homes activities programme.
   6. Maintenance of posters and notice boards within the home.

Person Specification
1. Compassionate and caring nature
2. Ability to organise activities
3. Outgoing and fun to be around
4. IT literacy competent with the use of systems
5. Good communication skills
6. Excellent written and verbal English