Activities Assistant

Summary

• Reports to: Activity Co-Ordinator.

Duties

• Deliver planned activities to our residents.
• Assist with planned seasonal events for our resident’s, employees and local community.

Requirements

• Experience delivering activities and/or events.
• Good english.
• Can commute to Ashfield within an hour.
• Proficient computer/written skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Communications skills.

Specific Requirements for application

• Good English. Written & verbal.
• Can commute to Ashfield within an hour .
• Flexible.
• Must be able to work across a variety of shifts.

Skills

• Proficient computer/written skills. To maintain all records and audits in accordance with our Home's policies to ensure standards compliance.
• Problem solving skills. Adapt and address situations quickly. Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for protection.
• Communication skills. Build rapport with Residents by establishing personal connections and showing genuine interest in their lives. Liaise appropriately with all visitors and callers to our Home.

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar environment. E.g. working in a home care.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience of working with people who have additional support needs. E.g. elderly people with dementia.

Your Duties

• Understand the physiological, psychological, and sociological needs of our residents.
• Plan and deliver sessions to groups and individuals that meet the needs above discreetly (e.g., assisting one of our residents with one of their sporting hobbies to encourage exercise).
• Sessions should be planned ahead for the quarter and relevant to the season and compliment any events.
• Plan and host seasonal events for our residents, employees, and the local community. Per year;
• 4x Parities = Residents + staff on/off duty + Friends and relatives + wider community – are welcome. Including; themed decorations, food van/buffet and entertainment provided.
• 4x Special days = Residents + staff on duty + Friends and relatives – are welcome. Including; themed decorations and entertainment provided.
• 4x Parities = Residents + staff on duty + Friends and relatives – are welcome. Including; themed decorations.
• Birthdays = Card signed by staff + balloons/flowers + cake + invite friends/relatives for lunch/tea.
• Assist with the induction of new starters in accordance with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s policy.
• Be polite and respectful in communication with staff, residents, or external visitors.
• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.
• Promote the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents at all times. This includes maintaining an environment free from abuse, neglect, or harm.
• Remain vigilant to any signs or indicators of abuse—whether physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect.
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals one supports.
• Attend all statutory training, meetings and any others as directed by a manager.
• Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
• Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications with the role.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Understand and follow all relevant risk assessments.
• Be open to learning opportunities.