Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about bringing joy to others? We’re looking for a talented Lifestyles Assistant to join our team and help create fun, meaningful, and engaging experiences for our residents. From games and crafts to music sessions and exciting outings, you’ll play a key role in delivering activities that enrich daily life and promote well‑being. If you’re confident leading group sessions, enjoy offering one‑to‑one support, and want to make a real difference in a luxurious, supportive setting, we’d love to hear from you!
In this rewarding role, you’ll help plan and deliver a vibrant programme of activities that enrich daily life for our residents. Working closely with the Lifestyles Manager, you’ll support the organisation of key events, encourage residents to build confidence in social settings, and develop new activity ideas based on their personal hobbies and interests.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Supporting residents to live life to the fullest.
- Encouraging and empowering residents to take part in meaningful activities.
- Assisting residents with their individual lifestyle choices.
- Understanding residents’ personal needs, interests, and preferences.
- Planning, arranging, and facilitating a diverse range of activities.
- Accompanying residents on weekly trips and outings.
- Leading group and one‑to‑one activities.
- Helping create new activity ideas and activity packs.
- Setting up for events, talks, and social gatherings.
- Experience working with people in a person‑centred way.
- A willingness to learn and work towards an S/NVQ qualification if not already achieved.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and support people from diverse backgrounds.
- Confidence with practical day‑to‑day tasks involved in activity delivery.
Our Mission
To provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.
Values
- Family
- Integrity
- Respect
Benefits
- We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
- Uniform provided.
- Increased Annual Leave entitlement – team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
- Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
- Milestone Birthdays – get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals – for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C’s apply).
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
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