Activity Assistant (Evenings /Weekends)

Gold Care Homes; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Gold Care Homes in Wantage seeks compassionate care staff devoted to enhancing the lives of residents. The role demands flexibility, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while delivering high-quality personal care. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage and various employee perks.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal and psychological care in a professional manner.
• Flexible to work weekends or evenings.
• Maintain confidentiality and good communication levels with the team.

Responsibilities

• Build friendships with residents to aid their adjustment to life in the care home.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document their interests.
• Maintain good communication with staff and deliver care to residents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

About Our Home:

Tucked away near the bustling area of Wantage, St Katharine’s House is more than just a care home—it’s a sanctuary of warmth, care, and vibrant life. Imagine a place where picturesque gardens stretch across five acres, a historic chapel stands tall, and the hum of friendly chatter fills the cafe. Here, every resident receives individual care and support to meet their unique needs, Dive into a world where modern amenities meet timeless charm, and every day is a new adventure.

We are seeking a candidate flexible to work weekends (up to 4hrs) or evenings (up to 2hrs).

What does the role involve?

• To build friendships with our residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner.
• Maintain good communication levels with Manager, Senior Care Assistants, Chef and relatives to ensure smooth operation of role and high levels of co-operation.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Agree the type and quantity of record keeping with the manager on a monthly basis.
• Maintain client, staff, and business confidentiality at all times.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes being aware of the residents' hobbies and interests and assisting them to pursue these by creating resident profiles.
• Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.

What we can offer you:

• Starting from £13.00 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend