At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance daily life by planning and delivering engaging activities for residents.
- Company: Cedar Lodge Care Home, part of a leading care provider in the UK.
- Benefits: £12.71 per hour, paid DBS, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values trust, respect, and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Creative, organised, and enthusiastic with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Cedar Lodge Care Home is a well established service in Taunton, Somerset, providing specialist dementia, palliative and respite care for up to 39 residents, alongside The Limes, a dedicated mental health community supporting a further 15 individuals. Set in a peaceful location, the home offers a welcoming, supportive environment with a strong focus on personalised care, dignity and wellbeing across both services.
As an Activities Assistant, you will play a key role in enhancing daily life within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs. Building positive relationships is essential, helping you understand individual preferences, behaviours and communication styles to support inclusive participation.
What We Are Looking For:
- A creative, organised and enthusiastic approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, person centred activities
- A genuine interest in supporting individuals with complex needs
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience in activities or a similar role is beneficial, however candidates with transferable skills from roles such as hospitality, events, childcare or community work are encouraged to apply
Cedar Lodge Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments. Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.
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