Activities Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job Title: Activities Assistant / Coordinator – Bank Opportunities

Client Location: Assisted Living at Wimbledon Beaumont, 35 Arterberry Road, Wimbledon, Merton, SW20 8AG

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour

Hours: Flexible / Casual (Bank Cover – Day Shifts)

Bring Joy, Creativity, and Life to Our Community on Your Schedule.

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we connect creative and passionate individuals with top-tier healthcare and assisted living providers across the UK. We are currently recruiting energetic Bank Activities Assistants / Coordinators on behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, at the prestigious Wimbledon Beaumont in Wimbledon.

If you have an infectious enthusiasm, a creative mind, and a drive to enrich the lives of older adults—all while enjoying the freedom of casual bank hours that fit around your lifestyle—this is a fantastic opportunity.

About the Role

As a Bank Activities Coordinator, you will help foster a stimulating, joyous, and engaging environment for residents, step in when shift cover is needed (such as annual leave or peak event periods), and make a direct impact on resident well-being.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Programme Planning & Delivery: Devising and leading imaginative, fun, and varied social activities, crafts, events, and entertainment adapted to individual abilities and interests.

• Resident Connection: Spending quality time getting to know residents and their families to build tailored activity plans that maximize independence, happiness, and social connection.

• Community Engagement: Encouraging residents to stay active within the home and helping maintain links with the wider local community.

• Creating Energy: Bringing warmth and vibrant leadership to group sessions and one-to-one activity time.

About You

No formal prior activity planning experience is required—full training and guidance are provided! What matters most is your personality, organizational drive, and genuine empathy.

Key Traits:

• Personality: Warm, empathetic, creative, and enthusiastic with a positive, "can-do" mindset.

• Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to motivate and inspire others.

• Approach: A natural people person who takes time to understand individual resident stories and preferences.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £13.21 per hour.

• True Schedule Flexibility: Casual bank contract covering day shifts based on your availability.

• Professional Growth: Free comprehensive training programs and learning resources to build your skills.

• Rewarding Environment: Work within an established, high-quality care setting with ongoing support from the Supportive Bridge Staffing team.