Description Job title: Activity Coordinator Location: St GeorgesCare Home, 5 Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1DSSalary: £12 per hourContract: 20 hours per weekShift Pattern: Friday and Saturday.
9am - 5pm.
Wednesday 9am - 2pm.
We 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 activities 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: My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available via one phone number 24/7Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350Free meal on every shift28 days holidayLong service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season ticketsWagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutesWe offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career siteParental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career siteMenopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their healthAccess to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UKWe offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.