Activities Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Job Title: Activities Assistant – Care Home
Client Location: Kingswood Court Care Home, 220 Soundwell Road, Bristol, BS15 1PN
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Hours: 15.00 hours per week (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shifts
Inspire Creativity & Joy. Permanent Part-Time Day Shifts. Meaningful Community Impact.
At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting energetic support talent with leading healthcare providers across the UK. On behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, we are currently recruiting a creative and enthusiastic Activities Assistant to join the permanent team at Kingswood Court Care Home in Kingswood, Bristol.
If you possess a sense of fun, empathy, and a passion for organizing social events, outings, and hobbies that brighten the daily lives of older adults, this 15-hour permanent part-time day role offers a wonderfully fulfilling environment where no prior care experience is required.
About the Role
As an Activities Assistant working 15 hours per week on day shifts, you will play a central role in helping design, coordinate, and host imaginative, varied activity programs tailored to residents' individual interests and abilities.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Activity Facilitation: Delivering a vibrant calendar of pastimes, games, arts and crafts, group entertainment, and seasonal events.
Community & Engagement: Helping plan excursions into the local community and encouraging meaningful involvement with residents' families and friends.
Person-Centred Support: Getting to know residents' personal stories and hobbies to encourage participation and support their independence and emotional well-being.
Team Collaboration: Working closely alongside the care and activities team to create a motivating, fulfilling, and lively home environment.
About You
We are seeking a warm, expressive, and motivated "people person" who brings positive energy and enthusiasm into every room.
Key Requirements:
Experience: No formal care or activity experience is required—applicants from all backgrounds are welcome!
Key Attributes: High creativity, a great sense of fun, patience, and strong empathy for older adults.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and build trust with residents and team members.
Rewards Package & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour (15 hours/week permanent contract, day shifts).
Pension Scheme: Workplace Pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 3%.
Learning & Progression: Free continuous training and development courses designed to build your skills and confidence.
Recognition & Savings: Access to retail discounts, 'Employee of the Month' awards, 'Long Service Awards', and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.