At a Glance
- Tasks: Create fun activities that bring joy and connection to our residents' lives.
- Company: Join Quantum Care, a not-for-profit dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development, in-house training, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team where your work truly matters.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults while having fun!
- Qualifications: Experience in care is preferred, but passion and creativity are key.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
At Quantum Care we enrich the lives of over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex through exceptional, person-centred care. Beane River View Care Home, our tucked away homely residential home, is looking for a passionate and creative Activity Care Assistant — someone who brings joy, imagination and genuine connection to the lives of our residents. If you love making people smile and believe in helping older adults stay active, independent and fulfilled, this role has real purpose.
As an Activity Care Assistant, you will:
- Play a key role within our care team by delivering a lively, diverse programme of activities designed to stimulate, entertain and uplift our residents.
- Use your communication skills, creativity and warm personality to build meaningful connections and create moments that truly enrich residents' lives.
- Bring enthusiasm, compassion and a positive energy to every day, helping to create a joyful and supportive atmosphere throughout the home.
- Use your IT skills to produce newsletters for residents and the home, send email updates to relatives about activities and resident progress, and keep our social media pages—such as Facebook—updated and engaging.
Experience in a similar role is preferred. We provide full, high quality training and ongoing support. In return, we offer a rewarding package including:
- Competitive salaries with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
- Clear career development pathways and recognition of your milestones
- First-class in-house training from day one
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support for work, family and life
- Company Pension Scheme (after 1 year of service)
- Free DBS check and uniform
- Access to a wide range of retail discounts and offers
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-driven organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. If you're ready to bring energy, creativity and heart to a role that changes lives, we'd love to welcome you to the Quantum Care family.