Activities Assistant BankBrook House Nursing HomeHours per week: Varied - Bank positionPay rate per hour £11Only applications with the right to work in the UK may apply to this role.Brook House is part of the Future Care Group - a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding careWe are looking for an individual who shares our values and our vision. A caring heart and "Can do" attitude who has a creative flair, embraces challenges and finds solutions.Rewards and Benefits:Career Development and personal growthOngoing personal and professional development programmeOpportunity to work with the most advanced electronic care planning systemOnline learning resourcesFully funded apprenticeshipsCareer progression and promotion opportunitiesHealth & wellbeingMental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme - a free and totally confidential health & wellbeing resource, offering a personalised programme that suits YOUAnd some more perksLong Service Awards - celebrating our loyal employeesCompany Recognition Awards for outstanding performanceFree hot meals at workFree uniformFree car parkingDBS cost refunded upon completion of probationThe Job Role - Activity Assistant:The post holder occupies a unique position in the caring environment of the Home with the freedom of planning and action to ensure interest, diligence, originality, perseverance and patience. The post holder must also possess skills of diplomacy to be able to persuade reluctant Residents to participate in the planned activities and equally important, to persuade other staff in the Home to participate as volunteer helpers for outings and other outdoor activities. Some of the main duties of the role include:To build good relationships with our Residents that help them adjust to life in a care home.Work with Residents, their friends and family members, to build individual lifestyle histories and, using these, create ongoing plans in our electronic Resident records, ensuring these are updated daily to evidence deliveryReview the activity plan with involvement from the Resident and relatives and adjust where requiredCreate a schedule of meaningful occupation for each Resident, personalised to their likes, dislikes, needs and abilities, helping them to try new experiences and continue to take part in the hobbies and activities that they enjoyCreate and maintain a schedule of group activities tailored to residents to run alongside one-to-one sessions, enabling residents to take part in communal activities as well as individual hobbies as per their wishesWorking with the most up to date state of the art care home IT technologiesINDHPThe ideal candidate for the role will:Have a warm and friendly approach which is respectful and professionalHave a passion for caring for the elderly and their familiesHave the ability to deliver the highest standards of social and cultural activities to our ResidentsBe a good team player with excellent interpersonal skillsHave excellent communication and listening skillsHave experience in managing social mediaPossess excellent writing skills and good IT skillsHave a good knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft WordCreativity / Adaptability / Organisational skillsVideo making and editing skills are advantageous