Activity Assistant - Evesham, United Kingdom - Richmond Villages

Richmond Villages

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Evesham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Activity Assistant
(Job Number:
RIC03TP)

Activities Assistant
Richmond Village Wood Norton, Wood Road, Wood Norton, Evesham, WR11 4TY

Providing more than just retirement living, Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents and our firstclass accommodation requires a firstclass activities programme. As an Activities Assistant at Richmond Village Wood Norton, you'll work alongside our Head of Activities, getting to know our residents and delivering events that truly enrich their lives and ensure they stay connected with the village community.

Working hours and salary
- £10.50 per hour

We can offer either 10 or 24 hours per week, applicants must be flexible to work weekends on a rota basis

What your typical day involves- Identifying suitable activities for our residents through assessment, observation and discussion, ensuring you maintain accurate records Liaising with our residents, relatives, friends and other colleagues, you'll ensure you have a good understanding of resident's interests, abilities and difficulties and encourage participation in activities Assisting the Head of Activities in planning special events at the village such as garden parties, musical events and day trips, ensuring all activities are carried out within the agreed budget and accurate financial records are maintained Assisting residents with letter writing, shopping and reading, encouraging the pursuit of individual hobbies. Ensuring the activities programme is regularly updated and advertised within the village, including events within the local community
Who we're looking for

It's essential you have a full, clean UK driving licence along with experience organising events, it would be advantageous if you have experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable. With a positive attitude, you have the ability to motivate residents using your energy and great sense of humour. Empathetic and friendly in your approach, you'll have no problem building long lasting professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families and members of the local community.

What we'll offer you in return- Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes Your DBS Check (£44) paid for Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that offers you the choice to be in control of when you access your earnings NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift Paid breaks Refer a friend bonus scheme Uniform provided Health & wellbeing tools; including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments Shopping Discounts (via Xexec) Free flu vaccine- Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used.

Who we are
Set in the heart of the Worcestershire Countryside, close to the market town of Evesham is Wood Norton.

Situated on the River Avon, the old riverside market town of Evesham is the centre of the famous horticultural Vale of Evesham - known as the fruit and vegetable basket of England.

From the tranquil banks of the river to the undulating hills and peaceful wooded slopes of the Cotswolds, the Vale offers some of the prettiest countryside in the United Kingdom.

The quaint town of Pershore is 10 minutes away and the historic city of Worcester is just 25 minutes away.

Also close by is the Georgian Town of Cheltenham and William Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.

For over 20 years Richmond have been at the forefront of luxury retirement living. We're proud that we attract the best people and even prouder of how long they stay with us. Having won numerous awards for architecture, landscaping and care, we are now the benchmark for retirement villages in the UK. A totally fresh concept in retirement living, we ensure our residents retain as much independence and choice as possible while helping retain their 'zest for life'.
Richmond Villages is part of Bupa. Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is accessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age._
Here you'll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world._