Activities Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Activities Assistant Role
- Based at Halstead Hall care home, near Braintree, Essex
- Always supported by an Activities Coordinator
- Supporting residents to live fulfilling lives
- Offering stimulating activities to help residents enjoy every day
- Looking for opportunities to make community connections and bring fun to the home
- Helping residents learn new skills and make new friends
- Part-time - 9am to 5pm - days a week
The skills you’ll need
- Flexibility, patience, caring attitude and a real 'people person'
- A self-starter, who can generate ideas and enthusiasm
- A good level of written and spoken English, plus IT skills
- We do not currently offer any sponsorship opportunities for this role, if you are not a UK resident, you will need to be able to provide a valid right to work
The Benefits of Working for Stow Healthcare
- £250 joining bonus (Ts & Cs apply)
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Retail and food discounts
- Paid for every hour you are at work - all your breaks are paid
- Working for the best care provider in the UK (Care Group of the Year - Caring UK Awards 2022, Best Smaller Care Group in the UK - Care Home Awards 2022, Excellence in Training - LaingBussion Awards 2022, National Care Awards and Caring UK Awards 2021, Suffolk Education in Business Award 2021, LaingBussion Awards 2020, Suffolk Employer of the Year 2020)
- Top Care employer
- Nest pension scheme
- Contracted hours giving you security
- 28 days leave and your birthday off
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free Uniform
- Free Wifi
About Us
- A family-run, national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.
- Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care
- 100% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by the care regulators
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Personal protective equipment provided or required. Social distancing guidelines in place. Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Activities Assistant roles across Stow Healthcare Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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