Activities Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Job Advertisement: Activities Assistant (Care Home)
Position: Activities Assistant – Care Home
Location: Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin Road, Gosmore, SG4 7QH
Employment Type: Permanent | Part-Time (16 hours per week) | Day Shifts (Weekends only: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Closing Date: 5 November 2026
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to find an imaginative, energetic, and dedicated Activities Assistant for Iris Court Care Home.
In this rewarding weekend role, you will deliver fun, creative, and varied activities to ensure our residents enjoy an environment that is motivational and fulfilling. We want to make sure every individual can pursue the interests they love most, meaning you will have a genuine, uplifting impact on our residents' daily lives. Your work will involve helping to organize and deliver a diverse programme of pastimes, social events, group outings, and hobbies—ultimately helping residents live as independently as possible while strengthening connections with their families, friends, and the local community.
About You
You do not need prior experience in a care or activities role; you can come from what background you choose! What matters most is your personality and passion:
Attributes: A sense of fun, high creativity, and a natural ability to encourage and motivate others.
Interpersonal Skills: A genuine interest in people, alongside an enthusiastic, empathetic, and patient approach. (Comprehensive training courses are provided to build your confidence and help you grow in your role!)
What’s in it for You?
Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour for a 16-hour weekend working week.
Comprehensive Benefits: Free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts and savings, unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonuses, employee recognition awards ('Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards'), and a Workplace Pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 3%.