Lifestyles/Activities Assistant

Oakland Care Ltd

Salary

£13.20 per hour

Location

Hastings, TN34 2RA

Contract type

Full time

Job description

About

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about bringing

joy to others? We’re looking for a talented Lifestyles Assistant to join our

team and help create fun, meaningful, and engaging experiences for our

residents. From games and crafts to music sessions and exciting outings, you’ll

play a key role in delivering activities that enrich daily life and promote

well‑being. If you’re confident leading group sessions, enjoy offering one‑to‑one

support, and want to make a real difference in a luxurious, supportive setting,

we’d love to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits

including:

  • We
  • offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.

  • Enhanced Bank
  • Holiday pay.

  • Uniform
  • provided.

  • Recognition
  • and staff appreciation initiatives.

And much more……….

 

Location: Hastings Court, 314 The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2RA

Hours: 24 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Shift: Days (including some weekends)

In this rewarding role, you’ll help plan and

deliver a vibrant programme of activities that enrich daily life for our

residents. Working closely with the Lifestyles Manager, you’ll support the

organisation of key events, encourage residents to build confidence in social

settings, and develop new activity ideas based on their personal hobbies and

interests. Whether you’re organising a group craft session, leading musical

activities, supporting an art or knitting club, or inspiring residents one‑to‑one,

you’ll bring warmth, creativity, and genuine kindness to everything you do.

We’re looking for someone with experience supporting

vulnerable individuals, ideally with a background in designing or delivering

activity programmes. A love for music, plenty of creativity, and the confidence

to run both group and 1‑2‑1 sessions are essential. You’ll need excellent

organisational, planning, and IT skills, along with basic photography abilities

and the capacity to manage your time effectively. Above all, your positive

energy, compassion, and ability to build strong relationships will help residents

feel supported and empowered.

What you will be doing:

  • Supporting
  • residents to live life to the fullest.

  • Encouraging
  • and empowering residents to take part in meaningful activities.

  • Assisting
  • residents with their individual lifestyle choices.

  • Understanding
  • residents’ personal needs, interests, and preferences.

  • Planning,
  • arranging, and facilitating a diverse range of activities.

  • Accompanying
  • residents on weekly trips and outings.

  • Leading
  • group and one‑to‑one activities.

  • Helping
  • create new activity ideas and activity packs.

  • Setting
  • up for events, talks, and social gatherings.

What you need to succeed:

  • Experience
  • working with people in a person‑centred way.

  • A
  • willingness to learn and work towards an S/NVQ qualification if not

    already achieved.

  • Strong
  • communication and teamwork skills.

  • Ability
  • to work under pressure and support people from diverse backgrounds.

  • Confidence
  • with practical day‑to‑day tasks involved in activity delivery.

 “Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for

people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

  • Family 
  • Integrity 
  • Respect
  • Exceptional
  • Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference,

then don’t delay and apply today!

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