Description Activity Coordinator (Bank)Sandhills Court Care Home, Exeter Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7ASCQC rating: GoodCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10£11.45 - £12.45 plus excellent Bupa BenefitsBank positionWe make health happenHere at Bupa we support those when they need it the most.
Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.
An activity coordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer.
They create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents.
They dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love.
Think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes.They work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activityplans.
Whether it's gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they've got it covered!
Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences.
Activities aren't just fun; they're also therapeutic.
From meditation to wellbeing classes, they boost residents' spirits and well-being.You'll help us make health happen by: Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budgetOrganising birthday surprises for our residentsLiaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the homeOrganising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chatSupporting the home with their social media channels as required Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise.
Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better.
BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people.
Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: Flexible working patterns to fit around youComprehensive induction (fully paid)Free meal on every shiftDBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by BupaAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK