Job Description

Activities Leader - 30hrs pw
Do you have experience working as a care assistant? Creative and activities? or as a teaching assistant? Or similar roles where you enjoy being active and creative?
Could you provide a range of planned activities and ensure that resident interests and needs are met?
As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland we understand the importance of providing our residents with stimulating activities, entertainment, crafts, music therapy, hobbies and interests across many forms.
About the role
As an Activities Leader you will:
Use your own creative talents to form the ongoing activities plan for the residents in our care.
Assist in the assessment of the needs of the residents, through meeting with them, other team members and family members
Support providing stimulation and exercise to residents that meet their individual needs through a wide and varied activities programme including music, exercise and arts & crafts
Build relationships with residents and families to gather life story information and ensure care plans and activities are developed and updated accordingly
Spend individual time with residents, care staff and relatives to create personalised activities that engage our residents and reflect their interest and hobbies
Assist in developing community links with local groups and arrange trips and excursions with varied destinations and purposes to involve as many residents in activity outside the Home
Support in the roll-out of various levels of initiatives and encourage others to be involved.
Assist in the creation of evidencing and tracking activity engagement via digital and written methods
A strong communicator is required with a genuine interest in promoting independence and life style opportunities for the elderly. Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Various shifts available
Access to excellent training
Career development opportunities
Free onsite parking
Free uniform
NEST work place pension contributions
About the company
Philosophy of Care - At Beaumont, we aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance.
Required Criteria
Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Previous experience planning and delivering structured and meaningful activities