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£13.53 per hour
Heathbrea House - Camborne
We’re actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our brand new custom built care home. Heathbrea House located in Camborne, Cornwall. Opening in January in 2027.
Crystal Care Collection are focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work.
As an Activities Assistant you will engage with our residents to learn the types of meaningful activities they would enjoy, through learning about their life history, hobbies and interests. You will encourage residents to take part in group and individual activities in the home and in the wider community, with the staff team, 7 days a week, ensuring all activities are planned and are tailored to the needs and abilities of the residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the undertaking of activities within the care home.
- Supporting in the absence of the Activities Manager to welcome and increase community links with organisations outside the home to work alongside us, in and out of the homes such as charities, schools and churches.
- Supporting in the absence of the Activities Manager to book external suppliers for entertainment and events to bring into the home.
- Collate photos and news items from the week’s activities to include in company newsletter, notice board and social media pages
- Share best practice and ideas at the monthly social committee meetings.
- Log and document activities at the end of each session on PCS handsets for the resident/s, including their care plans, ensuring the activity programme is planned and uploaded on PCS.
- Engage in and be an advocate for the daily My Life Story and Resident of the Day schemes.
- Ensure life histories are logged onto PCS under ‘social information’ on the front sheet and ‘Daily Life in care plans.
- Encourage a resident-led culture within the Home, educating staff around resident preferences and life experiences as identified during your role.
- Ensure the Facebook page is populated regularly with appropriate photographs, having gained the relevant consents.
- Be flexible in your working hours to accommodate activities outside of normal hours (evenings etc).
WE WILL OFFER:
- FULL Induction Training Programme
- PAID Breaks
- FULLY FUNDED Blue Light Card
- FULLY FUNDED Enhanced DBS Check
- Refer a Friend BONUS Scheme
- Uniform Tunic PROVIDED
- FREE Meal on Shift
Hours of work: (10:00-15:00) and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on, followed by three consecutive shifts off, which equates to an average of 17.5 hours per week in total.
Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.53
Are you a friendly, hard-working individual, with excellent communication skills that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We are currently unable to offer sponsorship.
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Activities Assistant – Heathbrea House £13.53 per hour in Camborne employer: Crystal Care Collection Limited
Crystal Care Collection Limited is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and happiness of both its residents and staff. With a strong focus on community engagement, you will have the opportunity to create meaningful connections while enjoying a supportive work culture that fosters personal and professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, our care home offers unique advantages such as collaboration with local schools and community groups, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience for all employees.
Contact Details:
Crystal Care Collection Limited Recruitment Team
