Lifestyle Assistant in Colchester

Why join us?

Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

• As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

• £12.50 per hour
• Full time role – 40 hours per week
• Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated Mental Health Champions

About the role

As our Lifestyle Assistant you will help host a variety of activities for our residents to create a fun and interesting environment for them. You will also offer comfort and company on a one-to-one basis for any residents unable to undertake the activities.

Heres some other important things you need to know:

• You must be alert at all times to our residents physical and mental well being
• You\’ll be part taking in activities with residents so you\’ll need to be energetic and willing to dance and sing
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We\’re looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.