At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement engaging activities for residents in a caring environment.
- Company: Join Equilibrium Healthcare, a leader in mental health care in Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Earn £12.71/hour, enjoy paid bank holidays, and receive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a supportive, diverse team await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience in activity planning or care for individuals with mental health needs.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Oaklands House is a well-established, 38-bed nursing care home in Longsight, Manchester. We provide specialised care and accommodation for adults aged 18-65 and those 65 and over. Our services support a diverse range of needs, including enduring mental health challenges, dementia, drug and alcohol-related issues, degenerative disorders, and mental health conditions. We pride ourselves on creating a caring and inclusive environment that empowers our residents to thrive and live their life, their way.
Main duties of the job:
- You are a dedicated activity worker, bringing a wealth of compassion and enthusiasm to your care.
- You will enjoy planning activities for all service users and implementing them on a daily basis.
- You will have a minimum of 1 year of experience and have experience organising activities or caring for individuals with mental health illnesses and/or learning disabilities.
- You can manage a fast paced, dynamic workload whilst looking to continuously improve care delivery.
- You enjoy being part of a diverse, high performing team.
About EHC and our values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, and fostering a supportive environment we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Benefits and Schedule:
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Career Growth – We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.
- Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.
- Birthday day off.
- Refer a Friend scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- One free meal whilst on day shift.
- Eye Care Vouchers.
Schedule: Full-time positions available, 40 hours per week, working across 7 days. Shift start and end times flexible for the right candidate.
Person Specification:
- Activity experience in a care setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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