Activities Assistant - Care Home

Activities Assistant – Permanent

• Location: Ochil Care Home, 2 Ettrick Drive, Perth, Tayside, PH1 1SB

• Pay Rate: £13.28 per hour

• Hours: 30.00 hours per week

• Employment Type: Permanent

• Shift: Day shifts available

About the Role

Are you creative, enthusiastic, and looking for a rewarding permanent role where you can bring fun and fulfillment to people's lives every day?

As an Activities Assistant at Ochil Care Home, you will deliver imaginative and varied activities to ensure our residents enjoy a motivational environment. You will help residents pursue their favorite hobbies and interests, running a dynamic programme of pastimes, social events, and outings that help them live as independently as possible and stay connected with family, friends, and the local community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and running a wide range of engaging social activities, hobbies, and events

• Organizing community outings and encouraging resident involvement

• Building meaningful relationships with residents to understand their personal interests and preferences

• Creating a vibrant, warm, and fun atmosphere across the home

About You

You don’t need any specific experience to join us as an Activities Assistant—you can come from any background! To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A genuine sense of fun, creativity, and a passion for helping others

• The ability to encourage, motivate, and engage residents of all backgrounds

• A warm, empathetic, and enthusiastic approach

We provide all the training and courses you need to build your confidence and develop your skills further.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay & Stability: Earn £13.28 per hour in a permanent 30-hour contract.

• Sector-Leading Benefits Package:

  • Free training and professional development for all roles

  • Access to wellbeing and support tools

  • A range of retail discounts and savings

  • Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

  • ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

  • Workplace Pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 3%