Activity assistant Work, Jobs in Dorchester (with Salaries)

Activity Assistant (Maternity Cover)
SWRAC —Dorchester
- £28,773 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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13h
House Assistant
Abbeyfield Wessex Society —Weymouth
- £12.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Driving
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Activities Assistant - Bank
Somerleigh Court Care Home —Dorchester
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Free parking
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Customer Assistant - Replenishment
Morrisons —Weymouth
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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13d
Grounds and Volunteer Assistant
Longmead Community Farm —Blandford Forum
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Free parking
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1d
Customer Assistant - Online
Morrisons —Weymouth
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Pharmacy Assistant
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £25,272 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Maths
6d
Snow Sports - Snow Sports Assistant - AT6
Parkdean Resorts —Dorchester
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Resort
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
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Administrative Assistant
Poundbury Cancer Institute —Dorchester
- From £24,465 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
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13d
Library & Information Assistant
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £4,084 - £4,214 a month
- Hybrid work
- Front desk
- Annual leave
3d
Lead Pharmacy Assistant
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —Dorchester
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Patient care
5h
No7 Advisor
Boots —Weymouth
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Female Care Assistant - Extra Care
Cera Care —Dorchester
- £13.10 - £13.60 an hour
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Female Care Assistant
Apex —Dorchester
- £14.50 - £14.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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6d
Care Assistant
Somerleigh Court Care Home —Dorchester
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Activity Assistant
SWRAC —Bournemouth
- £28,773 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
13h
Female Care Assistant
Cera Care —Dorchester
- £14.50 - £14.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Communication Support Worker
Coastland College —Dorchester
- £12,820 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
7d
Activities - Activity and Leisure Assistant - AT4
Parkdean Resorts —West Bay
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Resort
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Nature-Based Learning Mentor
Goes WILD Education —Bournemouth
- £22 - £33 an hour
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mentoring
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3d

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Activity Assistant (Maternity Cover)

SWRAC -
Dorchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£28,773 a year
13 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Private dental insurance
Company pension
Company events
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Care home
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Organisational skills
Challenging behaviour support
Child safeguarding
Keeping Children Safe in Education

Full job description

At SWRAC we support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our intention is to provide people with the skills, knowledge and experience too

o Be independent & resilient

o Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity

o Live healthily & sustainably

o develop and maintain healthy relationships

o Grow socially and contribute positively to communities & Local Economies

o Be safe

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activity Assistant (maternity cover until October 2027, with the possibility of a permanent role afterwards) to join our friendly team at our Dorchester Centre.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work with our 'Thrive' project. This is a programme for young adults with special educational needs and is a combination of informal education and activity based learning, aiming to prepare people for adulthood and independence.

We need assistants who can help deliver the education and support with the activities. Needless to say, patience, enthusiasm and a great sense of humour is necessary. Ideally, you'll have some experience from either a social care or education background with SEND learners. Must be able to provide low level personal care.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday and will be based at our Dorchester Centre. We are a friendly bunch and will be very pleased to hear from you if you would like more information on this rewarding role.

Job Description:

Talking with individuals about the types of activities they’d like to do and helping them to achieve their goals for this.
Organising activities that are tailored to the needs and abilities of individuals, as well as group activities that will bring individuals together.
Organising trips out in the local community, considering transport arrangements and accessibility.
Assisting and encouraging learners to take part in activities.
Planning and leading sessions relating to the Preparing for Adulthood Outcomes that are appropriate for the learners level of understanding.
Named person to update plans for key learners.
Named person to update daily records of the learners achievements.
Working in guidance with the Preparing for Adulthood Outcomes to help learners gain the skills needed for adulthood.
Willingness to carry out personal care if needed

Qualifications:

- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (desirable)
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (desirable)
- Learning support qualification (desirable)
- English and Maths Level 2 (essential)

Skills/Competencies:

To be able to communicate effectively with learners and colleagues (essential)
To manage own time and to be able to prioritise it accordingly (essential)
The ability to motivate people (essential)
To have good organisational skills (essential)
To have good IT skills for use such as Word, PowerPoint & occasional Excel
To be able to work in a team (essential)

Knowledge:

A good understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (essential)
An understanding of Safeguarding (essential)
Knowledge of Person-Centred approaches
Knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood
Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries and safeguarding young people
Knowledge of legal requirements i.e. Keeping Children Safe in Education
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Experience:

Prior experience of working in Learning Support (essential)
Working with young people with SEND (essential)
Working with challenging behaviour (essential)
Work in care setting (desirable)

Personal Qualities:

To be adaptable to change
To manage own health and well being
Must have a caring disposition, integrity and be passionate about working with SEND young people
Must be reliable and trustworthy
Shares ideas with others [to make improvements]
Keen to learn and improve own performance
Will go the extra mile to help fulfil Young person needs
Has a ‘can-do’ attitude to work
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to work within a team
Demonstrate use of initiative
Able to adapt with change and work demands
To clearly identify risk and act accordingly
To be patient

SWRAC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

Job Type: Full-time. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes of lunch break. While these are the standard hours, there may occasionally be a need for flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,773.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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Activities Assistant - Bank

Customer Assistant - Replenishment

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Customer Assistant - Online

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Lead Pharmacy Assistant

No7 Advisor

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