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Free Activities Assistant Interview Questions & Crib Sheet

Make Activities Assistant interviews easier to plan with this free, ready-to-use interview question crib sheet.


Designed for care homes and residential settings, this 3-page resource gives you a broad selection of practical questions to help explore a candidate’s experience, approach and suitability for an activities-focused role.


Questions cover:

  • Background and previous experience

  • Creativity and adapting activities

  • Inclusivity and resident engagement

  • Planning, organisation and risk assessment

  • Communication and family involvement

  • Reflection and continuous improvement

  • Scenario-based questions

  • Training and professional development

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Cultural sensitivity and diversity

  • Use of technology

  • Future ideas for the activities programme


The questions are designed to support a consistent, person-centred interview approach while giving you flexibility to choose those most relevant to the role. The resource also includes a reminder to base interview decisions on the requirements of the role and your organisation’s recruitment and equality policies.


Format:

  • Digital PDF download

  • 3 pages

  • Free to download and print

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