Activities Assistant

To assist the Activities Coordinator to organise and plan all activities

within the home.

To Encourage Members to join in meaningful activities

whilst maintaining their independence, choice and dignity, to enable them to live

as full and active life as possible.

To create a stimulating and varied programme of

leisure activities and social events, inside and outside of the home for

residents to enjoy.

To work with each new Member to understand their likes

and dislikes, abilities

needs to put together an individual social care plan and to evaluate this regularly.

To assist the Activities Coordinator to engage the

local community into the daily lives of residents by initiating contact with, To assist the Activities Coordinator in communicating with each

Member and their families and friends where required in order to identify their

social and recreational requirements according to their likes and dislikes,

abilities and personal preferences.

liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of Members and

particular activities that may be beneficial, enjoyable and stimulating.

To assist the Activities Coordinator to produce a monthly, weekly and

daily programme of wonderful activities and social events and ensure it is

advertised within the home and communicated to all Members.

liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements such

as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and

celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect

activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of Members.

familiarise and connect with all key community groups and businesses whose

particular expertise would make an invaluable contribution to the care home.

work as an active team member with your colleagues within the home to ensure the

highest standards of care are achieved.

undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the resident's right to

• Good standard of education


• At least 1 years working in a Support / Activities type role


• Experience of working within the care sector


• Experience of working with, or volunteering with older people


• Experience of being creative and coming up with great ideas


• Experience in events planning


and organisation (desirable)

Organisation and time management

skills

• An understanding of person-centred care


• Cheerful, compassionate, committed, creative, positive and a self-starter


• A natural people person who is driven to make people's lives great


• A good understanding and knowledge of the local community


• Confidence in making things happen


• Creativity and ability to work with a wide range of people


• Confident, yet understanding, warm and a passion for our Member's wellbeing


• Excellent communication skills


• Commitment to delivery, strong work ethic, passionate, engaging and fun


• Ability to demonstrate awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs


• Understanding of corporate equalities standards and diversity issues and impact in


immediate work and service area.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996,

all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must

obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of

Loveday & Co. offers over 100 years of combined experience in elderly care, healthcare and hospitality. Loveday is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London.

Achieving an OUTSTANDING rating from our most recent CQC inspection, we are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our Members and their families.

We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do.

The Mission

We are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do.