Lifestyle Assistant

About the Role To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul. To support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

We provide full training, so we'd also love to hear from you whatever your background, it is just as important is that you're organised, have great communication skills, and that you're flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey. Knowledge / Experience: An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people. Ability to assist in the delivery of lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis. Ability to assist in the development of strong community links and the delivery of successful events. Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. Ability to assist in consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas. Demonstration of the potential to develop through the attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

We're among the UK's largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country. Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths. Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers. We truly understand… That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality. The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier. That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we'll be here to help when that time comes. That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives., Wallace View Care Home One of Stirling†s most popular care homes, Wallace View is situated in the heart of a modern housing estate and has stunning views of the nearby Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle. Wallace View is dual registered to provide specialist nursing and dementia care, the home can also cater for long and short term respite breaks as and when availability allows. Facilities include en-suite bedrooms with walk in shower facilities, spacious lounges on the top and bottom floors, secure and spacious gardens, an on-site hair and beauty salon and a relatives room, in which loved one are able to stay. The home also features a restaurant standard kitchen to prepare freshly cooked foods tailored to the residents†needs and preferences. A full programme of activities and events is available seven days a week. The home benefits from strong links to the local community thanks to hosting various community events throughout the year and access to a mini-bus for day trips out.

In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children
• Early Pay - Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
• Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage