Activities Champion at Homefield House

Activities Champion at Homefield House

Location: Homefield House, Homefield Way, Basingstoke RG24 9SE

Salary: £14.07

Hours: 26 hours

Shift Times: 09.30 - 15.30

Shaw Healthcare is looking for a creative, friendly and organized person to plan and carry out fun activities in Homefield House.

Homefield House is a 24‑bed dementia nursing care home situated in a vibrant residential area, close to shops in Rooksdown on the outskirts of Basingstoke. The single‑storey home was purpose built and comprises a central arcade area, where all residents can wander safely.

• Plan, organize and deliver varied activities that meet the service users’ interests and abilities
• Encourage and motivate service users to participate in activities and social events
• Celebrate birthdays and seasonal events within the home
• Work collaboratively with care staff to identify opportunities for meaningful engagement throughout the day
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance with Shaw Healthcare’s policies and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and legible records of service users’ activities
• Liaise with the senior nurse on duty regarding outings
• Research prospective outings in respect of access and toileting facilities

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned – our employees have received over £1850 each in tax‑free bonuses to date
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on shift
• Pension scheme
• Death in service payment
  * subject to criteria
• GP online – providing around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high‑street discounts, including carefully selected discount partners
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your wellbeing includes free-of‑charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives colleagues and their families access to 24/7/365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent member of our team.