We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”

These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day.

Are you passionate about helping individuals enjoy and maintain their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join us

Location: Streets Meadow

£13.31 - £14.01 per hour

Increased pay for weekends

Full & Part-time hours available

Flexible work patterns - to be discussed at interview

Alternating weekends and Bank Holidays required

Refer a friend scheme up to £300

Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:

Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one

Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive induction

Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.

Access to Litmos online learning platform - our one stop shop for learning & development

Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony

About the role:

Each day as an Activities Officer is different. This role requires a wealth of creativity and imagination to create and run activities for the people we support.

Support the Manager and care staff in the arranging and delivery of activities to a variety of people we support within a residential or day care setting.

Develop activities which reflect wishes of the people we support and their needs as assessed by care staff in order to meet aims and objectives as outlined in care plans.

Run and supervise individual and group activity programmes.

Maintain records for the people we support and contribute to other establishment records, as required.

Provide personal care to the people we support, as required.

Undertake the direction of volunteers.

Contribute to the development and review of individual care plans to meet needs for social and mental stimulation of the people we support.

In conjunction with the Manager organise and arrange group and individual activity programmes, and to undertake risk assessments in relation to all planned activities.

Participate in staff meetings and undertake training.

Undertake any other duties of a lesser or comparable nature, as required.

About you:

Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Activities Officer is beneficial as this provides knowledge of the care setting. However, we will consider applications without this experience for the right person, as all training will be provided.

Good qualities to have:

A compassionate and caring nature with a genuine desire to help others

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Creative, with the ability to provide unique ideas

Organisational skills in order to arrange and plan multiple activities, including group activities and larger events

Basic knowledge of health and safety

Awareness of anti-discriminatory practice/attitudes

Some experience of working in a caring or role in the community

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £13.31-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Application question(s):

Are you in an easily commutable distance of Streets Meadow?

Experience:

organisation: 1 year (preferred)

activities or events: 1 year (preferred)