Activities Assistant - Care Home - 17.5hrs p.w

Activities Assistant - Care Home - 17.5hrs p.w

Role Available - Activities Assistant

Hollies Care Home, Pontypridd, CF37 4DG

17.5hrs p.w contract (Mon - Sun)

£12.71 p.h

please note we are unable to offer any sponsorship for this role

Creating moments that matter, every day.

About Us :
The Hollies is part of a small family of care homes across South Wales. Our ethos is to provide quality care, ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Silvercrest, activities are not an "extra" - they are central to wellbeing, identity and quality of life. We believe every resident deserves meaningful days shaped by choice, relationships and joy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate Activities Assistant to support our Activities Coordinator in delivering a varied, inclusive and person-centred programme that reflects who our residents are - not just where they live.

You do not need to be a performer, artist or expert. What matters most is energy, creativity, empathy and a willingness to give things a go.

About the role

Your role in enriching daily life

You will play a key role in supporting residents to live well by:

• Supporting the delivery of a meaningful, engaging and stimulating activities programme, based on relationship-centred care
• Encouraging residents to express and maintain their individual lifestyle choices
• Spending time with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation, at a pace that respects dignity, communication needs and preferences
• Supporting reviews of activities with residents and the wider care team to continually enhance the lived experience
• Assisting with activity planning, monthly calendars and expenditure records
• Ensuring activity records are accurate, up to date and inspection-ready
• Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures
• Ensuring appropriate resources and equipment are always available to support engagement

What We Can Offer You:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition and rewards through our employee referral and appreciation programs.

What we are looking for

• A warm, engaging and inclusive approach
• Confidence to try new ideas and involve others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with care teams
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records
• A genuine interest in improving quality of life for older people

Why Silvercrest?

Because we understand that meaningful activity is essential to good care, not optional. You will be supported, valued and encouraged to bring your ideas, personality and passion to the role.

Whilst we welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, all applicants must be able to meet the requirements of the role, including working the advertised shifts and undertaking the duties of the role safely, appropriately and competently.

About the company At SilverCrest we provide the highest quality of care in specially-designed care homes across South Wales. Each of our homes is a real community where residents' health and well-being are the top priority.

Our staff are caring, respectful and dedicated professionals who share our vision of providing a safe and happy environment. Our residents have the freedom to live as independently as they like, whilst having access to the highest quality care at all times.

We invest in our people as they are paramount to running a successful care home so we have an attractive employee package. Our ethos is to provide quality care, and ensuring that privacy, dignity, and choice for our residents is at the heart of everything we do.

• Previous activities experience within a care environment