Job Advertisement: Activities Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Position: Activities Assistant (Temporary / Maternity Cover)
Location: Lawton Rise Care Home, Heathside Lane, Stoke on Trent, ST6 5QS
Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (Fixed 12-month contract, 36.00 hours per week)
Shift: Days
Closing Date: 1 October 2026

About the Role

Are you a creative, energetic person looking for a rewarding 12-month maternity cover role where you can help residents live life to the fullest?

As an Activities Assistant at Lawton Rise Care Home, you will deliver imaginative, fun, and varied activities that create a motivational and fulfilling environment. Your role will involve helping plan and deliver an entertainment program covering pastimes, social activities, outings, and events—empowering residents to live as independently as possible and strengthening connections with family, friends, and the local community.

Key Responsibilities

Activities & Events: Design, plan, and deliver a diverse schedule of engaging, fun, and meaningful activities and outings.
Resident Engagement: Ensure residents can pursue their favourite hobbies and interests while maximizing their social involvement and well-being.
Community Connection: Foster strong, vibrant ties between residents, their loved ones, and the local community.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: No specific prior experience is required—you can come from any background!
Personality: A great sense of fun, high creativity, enthusiasm, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting older people.
Skills: The ability to encourage, motivate, and inspire both residents and fellow team members. Full training and development will be provided!

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate of £13.21 per hour for a 36-hour weekly contract.
Training & Development: Free training and continuous professional development for all roles.
Pension Scheme: Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 3%.
Wellbeing & Savings: Access to wellbeing support tools and a wide range of retail discounts and savings.
Recognition & Awards: ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards, ‘Long Service Awards’, and an unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.