Activities Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK in seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate Activities Assistant to join their vibrant team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is a multi-award-winning care provider dedicated to enriching the daily lives of residents through dynamic social programs, meaningful connections, and engaging experiences across Colchester, UK.
In this fun and rewarding entry-level role located in Colchester, UK, you will help design and deliver a wide range of activities tailored to residents' individual interests and goals. Working closely with families, care staff, and local groups in Colchester, UK, you will foster a warm, homely environment that encourages creativity, social interaction, physical exercise, and personal independence for every resident.
Key Responsibilities
Organize and lead engaging group and individual activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in Colchester, UK.
Collaborate with residents, families, and local community groups to build meaningful event programs tailored to diverse interests in Colchester, UK.
Support residents in identifying personal goals and exploring new hobbies within a fun, encouraging, and safe setting in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
A energetic, empathetic, and creative mindset with a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older adults in Colchester, UK.
Strong communication skills and a mature, proactive approach to organizing events and building relationships in Colchester, UK.
Prior experience in activity planning, event coordination, or social care is welcomed, but full induction training is provided in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
Flexible pay access via the Wagestream platform, along with Bank Holiday pay enhancements for team members in Colchester, UK.
Access to structured career development, Care UK’s Learning Academy, and approved apprenticeship schemes in Colchester, UK.
Comprehensive employee rewards including wellbeing support programs, an annual holiday purchase scheme, and retail discounts in Colchester, UK.