Activities Care Assistant

Ivolve Group; Pontardawe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Wales is seeking an Activities Care Assistant. This role involves designing and organizing activities for residents, supporting individuals with diverse needs, and providing personal care. A full UK driving license is required. No prior experience in activities is necessary as full training will be provided. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives, while enjoying flexible working options and a range of benefits.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Loyalty Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license.
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to plan and organize activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and organize activities for residents.
• Support individuals with diverse needs.
• Involve personal care tasks as needed.

Skills

Creative thinking

Empathy

Communication

Job description

YOU MUST HAVE A FULL UK MANUAL DRIVING LICENSE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, based on a Sunday to Monday rota (working alternative weekends)

Payrate: £12.60 - £12.90 per hour

Social Care Wales

You will have six months from starting the position to register for your SCW pin

Your new role at Ivolve is calling you!

We would like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. It is secure work and you will get full training.

Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives. And being the supportive human being you are, you are an ideal candidate to join us.

Activities experience is not necessary, if you are creative and love a challenge.

We can work with anyone over the age of 18.

What is involved

As an Activities Care Assistant you would be in charge of designing, planning and organising activities to meet residents' physical, social and emotional needs.

You will be tasked with arranging a variety of activities such as: the cinema, shopping days, pet therapy, sports events or concerts, arts & crafts and lots more.

You make people feel good, being there for them when life gets tough, and you do it with a smile on your face.

We take time to get to know people irrespective of ability or disability, we aim to empower individuals to be as involved as they can be in control of their life.

You will support people with diverse needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health. You will support people to flourish in a place they call home. We support people to be ambitious and live a filled life.

This is still a Caring role and will involve elements of personal care so experience in Care would be desirable.

Why choose Ivolve

We are here to support people who live with us, people choose us because of the experiences we create. We build and nourish relationships with the people we care for and support, their families and friends and health and social care professionals. We take pride and pleasure in helping others, provide high-quality services. We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.

How we support you

• We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support.
• Our reward package includes much more than pay
• 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.
• You can work part-time, full-time or with even more flexible options.
• Training and development to reach your potential
• A learning journey that grows with you to reach Care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

Industry-leading recognition

• Colleague Lotto – Giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Additional Day’s Leave for your Birthday
• Prize winning scratch cards - aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Financial wellbeing

• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
• Blue Light discount programme – funded by us.
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
• Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional wellbeing

• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors
• Free wellbeing App
• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Social wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info
• Internal social media & Team Communities

What is next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched? Click apply and we will be in touch via email within minutes to progress your application.

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