Activities Assistant

Care South


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bournemouth
Contract type: Full time
Activities Assistant.

Location: Castle Dene Residential Home - BH8 0DB

Pay rate: £12.30 per hour

Hours: 25 hrs per week (includes alternate weekend working)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant to join the TEAM at Castle Dene, our specialist, frail elderly and dementia residential care home located in Bournemouth.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

  • Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
  • Reward and Recognition Schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Industry Based Qualifications


What you will be doing:

  • You will assist in providing a range of imaginative and enjoyable social and therapeutic activities to our residents, some of whom are living with dementia.
  • Delivering an ongoing calendar of social events and activities for residents covering their personal interests.
  • Maintaining awareness of our resident’s changing needs, raising concerns were necessary.
  • Assist in mealtimes when required and promote a social, calm and enjoyable experience.
  • Provide encouragement and support to enable our residents to remain as independent as possible.
  • This role requires you to work flexible hours but they can fit in around your lifestyle.


Who are we looking for:

You are social and outgoing with excellent communication skills, you've got good time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. You also work well in a team environment.

You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

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PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.

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