Recruitment in Recreational Therapy :
Torquay, Torbay Devon.
We are currently recruiting staff for the Position of Activity Provider :
JOB VACANCY : ACTIVITY PROVIDER (SELF EMPLOYED)
£14 PER HOUR + 10% incentive bonus - New area start - Building up Hours - (1 to 2 hour sessions, Max sessions per day = 2, Sessions over a 5 day week.)
AREAS COVERED : Mid / East / South East Devon & South Somerset.
OWN TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL.
We are currently offereing exciting opportunities, working with the elderly and disabled. This is a very rewarding position, providing therapeutic activities within care homes.
Any skills in art, music, craft, animal therapy or movement would be an advantage. You will be working with adults who may suffere from Dementia / Physical disabilities.
Qulaifications / experience are an advantage but not essential. Patience, and a friendly outgoing personality and the ability to work on own initiative are essential.
We are looking for people who want to build the job as they go. We can provide the necessary information on how to use your animals in AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy) or how to provide the therapeutic advantages when providing Activities for the Elderly and Disabled.
An enhanced disclosure is a legal requirement for this job. Applicant will be expected to meet the cost of this, but will be reimbursed on payment of their first invoice.
For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact :-
Glen or Hayley Darby : 01803 883799
You are welcome to send us your CV, please use the input below.
Please make sure your CV is in either .txt or .doc format.
(The self employed are responsible for paying their own tax and National Insurance)
Alternatively: Register As Activity Provider
Salary Details: £14.00 per hour + 10% incentive bonus
Hours: Various
Employment Status: Various Hours
Location: Torbay, Newton Abbot
We are now maintaining a register to cover permanent members of staff who are absent either short or long term.
Activity Providers provide stimulating, Therapeutic activities to Elderly and disabled. Will be required to provide activities for the elderly and disabled within residential and nursing homes.
The emphasis is on the therapeutic benefits of the activities. You will be expected to provide your own equipment and materials. Experience of working with the elderly would be an advantage but not essential. Any skills in music, art or movement would be an advantage. You therefore need to have initiative, a sense of humour and a genuine interest in the elderly and disabled. Patience, and a friendly, outgoing personality and the ability to work on own initiative are essential.
You will be asked to Join an experienced Activity provider as an extended Interview and you will be accompanied on your first visit.
Being on the register is likely to lead to a permanent position as vacancies are generally filled from the register.
The hours on the relief register vary but will be in the region of 10.00 - 12.00am and 2.00 - 4.00pm.
For further information please ring (01803) 883799 and ask for Glen or Hayley.
Or Fill out a Registration Form and we will contact you ASAP.
An enhanced disclosure is a legal requirement for this job. Applicant will be expected to meet the cost of this, but will be reimbursed on receipt of the CRB.
This Position is SELF EMPLOYED.
Own Transport Essential.