Activities Assistant

Aria Care

The closing date is 01 July 2025

Job summary

The job role of an Activities Assistant involves planning and delivering engaging activities to residents at a 32-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in New Malden. The successful candidate will have a passion for enriching the lives of the residents through fun and stimulating activities, while also demonstrating strong interpersonal and preparation abilities.

Main duties of the job

The Activities Assistant will be responsible for creating and leading a variety of activities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of the residents. This may include group sessions, one-on-one interactions, and outings. The role requires a person with empathy, respect, and a growth mindset to ensure that every resident is making the most of every day.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating the Brook House Nursing Home, a 32-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in New Malden, UK. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of care and satisfaction among residents and their families.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1295303725

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Brook House Nursing Home, 8a Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
  • 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Activities Assistant 
  • Part Time - 27.5 Hours per week - 4 hour shifts every Saturday & Sunday - 3 days within the week
  • £12.20 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Brook House Nursing Home, 8a Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
  • 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Activities Assistant 
  • Part Time - 27.5 Hours per week - 4 hour shifts every Saturday & Sunday - 3 days within the week
  • £12.20 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to enlighten our residents’ lives with activities that will be fun and stimulating! The key ingredients to being a successful Activities Lead is the interpersonal and preparation abilities that will ensure every resident is making the most of every day, delivering activities and ideas that bring out the best in those we passionately care about. If this is you whether you come from a care background or not, it would be great to hear from you!

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but the successful candidate should have a passion for working with the elderly and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but the successful candidate should have a passion for working with the elderly and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1295303725

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


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