Lifestyle Assistant

About the Role To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul. To support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

We provide full training, so we'd also love to hear from you whatever your background, it is just as important is that you're organised, have great communication skills, and that you're flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey. Knowledge / Experience: An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people. Ability to assist in the delivery of lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis. Ability to assist in the development of strong community links and the delivery of successful events. Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. Ability to assist in consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas. Demonstration of the potential to develop through the attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

We're among the UK's largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country. Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths. Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers. We truly understand… That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality. The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier. That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we'll be here to help when that time comes. That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives., Brunel House Care Home is located in the picturesque village of Box, just off London Road. Brunel House is close to all the amenities in nearby Corsham and just five miles away from the Georgian city of Bath. With superb transport links, the home is easily accessible for visitors from all over the country. The home provides luxurious five star accommodation for 65 elderly people and specialises in nursing, residential and dementia care. Features of this high quality new facility include, a hair dressing salon, cafe, library and individually designed en-suite bedrooms surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens.

In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children
• Early Pay - Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
• Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage