Activities Lead - Victoria House

Job Posted: 19 August 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £13.00 per hour
• Industries: Health & Social Care

Working Hours: Full Time (30hrs a week) - Permanent 

Are you a compassionate and experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in delivering outstanding care at Victoria House.

About Us: 

Victoria House is a small 20 bed residential care home located in Ryde. Victoria House is a warm, welcoming home that provides high quality residential care for our residents. We pride ourselves on a home from home supportive environment where both residents and staff feel valued and respected.

Your Role: 

As the Activities Lead, you'll work closely with the Management team and Activities Co Ordinator to ensure a wide range of activities are planned throughout the month for residents to engage in and

Your responsibilities will include: 

• To develop and plan programmes, outings and events, staffing the events and overseeing the implementation of activities. Ensure the programme reflects the wishes and preferences of the current population of the organisation
• To support and enable service users to access social networks and maintain personal interests in accordance with best practice, agreed standards, legislation and within the financial budget
• To maintain skills at a current level and to undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge

We offer in return the following; 

Full Training and in depth onboarding process 

Continuous Support with regular check in's and supervisions

Welfare Checks and Mental Health Support - your well-being is important to us.

Option to pick up extra shifts

Competitive rates of pay

Paid breaks and meals provided while on shift 

Fantastic training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge 

A lovely, homely work environment with a supportive team around you 

Progression within the home 

A management team that values you

Find us on Facebook 'Victoria House' 

Take a look at our website: www.vichouse.co.uk 

CQC Rated 'Good'

For further information on this job vacancy please get in touch via IOW Jobs in the first instance. 

Please Note: ONLY IOW Residents need apply. We do not offer sponsorship and due to the nature of the job you MUST live on the Isle of Wight for your application to be considered. Thank you