Activities Assistant

Company: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Overview

As an Activities Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will deliver imaginative, fun and varied activities to ensure our residents can enjoy a motivational and fulfilling environment. You will help each resident pursue their interests, live as independently as possible and enhance their involvement with family, friends and the local community.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver a wide range of pastimes, social activities, outings and events for residents.
  • Encourage and motivate residents to participate in activities.
  • Support residents in living independently by fostering social engagement.
  • Work weekends only.

Qualifications

  • No specific experience required; background from any field is acceptable.
  • Sense of fun, creativity and strong motivation to encourage and inspire others.
  • Enthusiastic, empathetic, and genuinely interested in supporting people with disabilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Sector‑leading benefits and rewards package.
  • Free training and development for all roles.
  • Access to wellbeing and support tools.
  • Retail discounts and savings.
  • Unlimited referrals with a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
  • Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026