We would like to recruit an Activities assistant FULL TIME for Carrondale Care Home in Falkirk (FK2 8SN). The home is a purpose built and is home to elderly and younger adults with complex care needs.
We are looking for someone like you: Enthusiastic, Reliable and Honest to support people in a Care Home Setting.
There may be some weekend working required
The Role:
As an Activities assistant your focus will be on making the home an interesting and stimulating place to live.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining an inspiring programme of leisure pursuits and social events for both individuals and groups of residents.
Responsibilities:
- To maintain a stimulating programme of leisure pursuits and social events for both groups of residents and on an individual basis.
- Produce and advertise within the Home, a weekly social events programme
- To ensure that the social care plan for each resident is in place within three weeks of the date of admission and reviewed regularly.
- To assist with breakfasts in morning
Required knowledge & experience:
- 2 years previous experience in a caring role or similar background - elderly care experience.
- SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desired, but not essential
- Understanding of the types of activities over 65’s enjoy and adults 18-65 enjoy.
- Knowledge of health & safety in the workplace.
- Managing a budget.
- Ability to motivate and engage people with good negotiation skills.
- Ability to plan a calendar of activities.
- Able to work as part of a team and individually.
- Sense of Fun, Flexibility and ideas for things to do daily.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Work Location: In person
