Activities Worker

Job description

Activities Worker (08405)21 Hours per weekAs an Activities Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will support the implementation of a range of social and recreational activities for our residents. You will identify and facilitate activities and events both within the care home and in the community to enhance daily living, acting as an escort/driver as required.You will be working at our St Teresa's home in Long Rock on the outskirts of Penzance. We are home to 27 young adults with Physical Disabilities. You will be working within a team who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our residents.As an Activities worker your role may include:Talking to people about the activities they would like to do and assisting in implementationProviding a range of activities for residentsImplementing in house and external activitiesYou will:Have good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.Have experience of activities work (desirable).Have a full, clean driving licence.In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including:Generous annual leave entitlementContributory pension schemeChoice to buy or sell annual leaveFree Blue Light card (qualifying front line roles).Access to a cash health planDiscounted tariffs with 02.Cycle to WorkEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Disability LeaveThis role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.* No agencies please *Ref: