Swarthmore Care Home

10/06/2026

Yesterday afternoon entertainment with Talia playing her accordion. Lots of singing, dancing, toe tapping and waving of arms.

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

🌼 Creative Fun and Summer Smiles 🌞
Our residents enjoyed a fun afternoon of arts and crafts this week, creating beautiful daffodils from pipe cleaners and colourful summer collages filled with flowers, bugs, sunshine, and seasonal weather scenes.

The pipe cleaner daffodils gave residents the opportunity to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. The bright yellow blooms brought plenty of smiles and sparked conversations about favourite spring and summer flowers.

Meanwhile, our summer collage activity encouraged residents to explore colours, textures, and seasonal themes. From buzzing insects and blooming flowers and sunny skies - each collage reflected personal memories and creative ideas.
Creative activities such as these provide many benefits for older adults. Arts and crafts help maintain dexterity, stimulate cognitive function, encourage self-expression, and promote social interaction. They can also boost confidence, reduce feelings of isolation, and create a wonderful sense of achievement.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

A day out for one of our residents to Savill Gardens joined by her friends. A special request - thanks to Ann Marie for arranging - making wishes come true

04/06/2026

A game of skittles. Lots of fun and laughter
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31/05/2026

🎶💃 What a fantastic way to end the week! 💃🎶

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of singing, dancing, and plenty of smiles on Friday. The cooler weather made it even more enjoyable as everyone joined in the fun and shared some special moments together.

A huge thank you to Heidi for her fantastic performance and for getting everyone moving and singing along. The highlight of the afternoon was definitely The Locomotion – there were lots of happy faces and dancing feet! 🚂🎵

Activities like these encourage social connections, and create lasting memories for our residents.

Thank you, Heidi, for helping us finish the week on such a high note! ❤️

28/05/2026

Pet therapy morning with Didi and Thula. A welcomed visit for residents

26/05/2026

☀️ What a beautiful hot weekend we’ve had! ☀️

Our residents have been making the most of the sunshine by staying cool and hydrated with refreshing Rocket ice lollies 🍧💙
There’s nothing better than relaxing in the garden, admiring the beautiful views, and enjoying a little taste of summer together 🌸🌿

Moments like these bring smiles, laughter, and lovely memories for everyone here at the home ❤️

22/05/2026

We have several roles currently available in our kitchen:

• Kitchen Porter - 2 days p/week (some weekend work required) hours between 8am - 3pm with ½ unpaid break. Washing up and putting all utensils and crockery away, ensuring deliveries are put away properly with stock rotation a priority and keeping on top of the cleaning rota.

• General Assistant - this role is for 2 days p/week (some weekend work required) hours between 11.30am - 8pm with ½ unpaid break. This role requires assisting the Chef with serving lunch, preparing vegetables and potatoes, making light dinners for residents, washing up etc. You would be required to be alone in the kitchen from 3pm -8pm ensuring dinner is served to residents (with carers help) and the kitchen is left in the correct way.

• No.2 Chef to prepare breakfast and lunch for residents of the care home. 2 x days p/week 7am - 3pm with ½ unpaid break. Flexible days but some weekend work will be required.

If you are interested, please contact to discuss:
[email protected] or ask for Wendy on 01753 885663