Activity Co-ordinator

Bupa Global; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Poole is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator to run activities and engage with residents. You will be responsible for planning and organizing events, supporting the residents’ social lives, and managing a budget. Ideal candidates are creative thinkers with strong communication skills and a passion for caring. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Quick access to healthcare support

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals on shifts

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early access to wages

Pension options

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Support Plan

Gym discounts

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas who can manage budgets.
• You effectively manage paperwork and prioritize tasks as they arise.
• You share your sense of humour and enthusiasm for caring.

Responsibilities

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner for the home.
• Organising birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaising with external companies for events.
• Organising one-to-ones with residents.

Skills

Creative thinker

Budget management

Effective communication

Social media skills

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Activity Co-ordinator (THE06CF)

The Links Care Home, 1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE

Permanent contract - 16 hours per week

Salary £12.60 per hour

We make health happen. Here 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.

Activity Co-ordinator – The Links Care Home, 1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE.

Responsibilities

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget.
• Organising birthday surprises for our residents.
• Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organising one-to-ones with residents, which might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or a cup of tea and a chat.
• Supporting the home with their social media channels as required.

Key Skills / Qualifications

You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas who can manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. You’re interested in caring for others, share your sense of humour and spread your enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – quick access to support, advice and treatment via one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money).
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to earned wages.
• Pension options – various plans.
• Parental leave schemes (adoption, birth parents, co-parents).
• Menopause Support Plan.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people share a common purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and we champion diversity. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. The company offers interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and provides reasonable adjustments as part of recruitment.

Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is therefore ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Points Based Immigration System.

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Care Home Postcode BH18 8BE