Activities Care Assistant

Join Our Team as an Activities Care Assistant!

Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm

( 28 hours per week, job share option available)

Who are Miriam Grace Bagshot?

We are a Day Club for people living with memory care needs. We believe in the power of kindness, understanding, and the simple joy of being present for one another in the journey of life. Our aim is to create meaningful and enjoyable experiences for our club members

Snapshot of Duties:

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging activities
• Provide support and assistance to members during activities and outings
• Encourage participation and social interaction among members
• Maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all
• Assist with setup and clean-up of activity areas
• Support with meal times; providing encouragement and gentle prompting or assisted feeding where needed.
• Deliver personal care in the form of toileting support if required

What's important to us:

A positive, uplifting attitude and a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of others are the most important qualifications. We want. . .

Fun and Energetic: Bring your enthusiasm and positive vibes to create a lively atmosphere for our clients.

Responsible: Your reliability and commitment are crucial as you play a key role in enhancing the daily experiences of those in our care.

Proactive: Anticipate the needs of our members and actively seek opportunities to enhance their well-being and the overall atmosphere of the club

Initiative: Take the initiative to explore new activity ideas, think on your feet, implement improvements, and continuously enhance the program aiming for maximum enjoyment

If you're ready to bring your energy and creativity to a fulfilling role, we'd love to hear from you! Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but not essential, so please don't hesitate to apply.

Submit your CV, highlighting

• your personality
• hobbies and interests
• short introduction as to why you have applied for the role
• hours you are looking for
• Provide information on any experience, skills or qualifications you have in care or dementia care. This could be personal experience or professional.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• This role requires a level of physical activity, from assisting individuals with mobility and transferring, as well as occasionally lifting or moving items such as equipment or boxes. Are you confident in your ability to safely carry out these tasks, with appropriate training and equipment provided?

Please note: This is an essential requirement of the role. Applications that do not confirm this will not be progressed.

• Are you comfortable and willing to provide full toileting support as part of your role?

Please note: This is an essential requirement for the position. Applications that do not confirm this will not be considered further.

• Part of this role may involve providing feeding support. Are you comfortable and open to receiving training and support to carry out this aspect of care confidently?

Please note that answering this question is required to proceed with your application.

Work Location: In person