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Posted 23 July, 2026

Lifestyle Assistant

Alderwood Care Home
Colchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Why join us?Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.Benefits of joining our team£13.39 per hourPart time role - 24 hours per weekWeekday and alternate weekend shiftsEnhanced pay on bank holidays28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)PensionStaff recognition schemesRefer a Friend bonus of up to £1000I have an idea £50 gift cardDedicated Mental Heath ChampionsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeComprehensive Training and Career DevelopmentA friendly and supportive working environmentDedicated Mental Health ChampionsAbout the roleAs our Lifestyle Assistantyou will help host a variety of activities for our residents to create a fun and interesting environment for them. You will also offer comfort and company on a one-to-one basis for any residents unable to undertake the activities.Heres some other important things you need to know:You must be alert at all times to our residents physical and mental well beingYou'll be part taking in activities with residents so you'll need to be energetic and willing to dance and singUnderstand and ensure the implementation of the Care Homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire proceduresThe Ideal CandidateExceptional people make an exceptional care homeWe're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.About us and our homeCaring for Our Mental Health TogetherAt Alderwood Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. Thats why weve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space , we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even betterTPBN1_UKTJ