Erskine Home - Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant - Erskine Home, Bishopton

Location: Erskine Home, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom.

Hours: 25 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (6 week rolling rota). Shifts are predominantly between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm, with occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Salary: Grade 2, £17,067 - £17,138 per annum (PAY award pending).

Type: Permanent, part time.

Closing date: Sunday, 10 May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation and social activities for residents, tailored to their preferences and choices.
• Plan, organise and run activities on both small and large scale.
• Maintain a lively and outgoing atmosphere, using strong communication skills.
• Work independently and take initiative to support residents' wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the care home environment.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure residents receive holistic care.

Qualifications

• Desirable: previous care experience.
• Desirable qualification: SVQ II in Health and Social Care or SVQ Social Service and Healthcare SCQF Level 6. You will be required to achieve this qualification; Erskine will support you through it.
• Become a member of the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of joining.
• UK citizenship or eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship not available).

Benefits and Conditions

• Dayforce Wallet - request up to 90 % of earned pay on demand between pay periods.
• Welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time), £250 after 3 months and £250 after 6 months.
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year after 5 years.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Reimbursement of professional care fees.
• Structured induction programme.
• Opportunities for training & development.
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay.
• In house Occupational Health Service.
• Free on site parking.
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• Blue Light card.

Other Information

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. The successful candidate will undergo a Disclosure Scotland check and, if required, a criminal records check via HireRight.

Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.