Activity Coordinator

Bupa Global; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in Birmingham is seeking an Activity Coordinator. The role involves organizing recreational activities for residents, managing budgets, and encouraging participation. Ideal candidates will have strong creative skills and a passion for enhancing the lives of others. The position offers a permanent contract with 14 hours per week, covering shifts from 10am to 6pm, including alternate weekends.

Benefits

Healthcare access

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loans

Early wage access

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork effectively.
• Desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Skills in organizing and coordinating activities.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner.
• Support residents in participating in activities.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Community spirit

Job description

Job Description – Activity Coordinator (PEB00AD)

Requisition Title: Activity Coordinator

Job Number: PEB00AD

Pebble Mill Care Home, 2 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EG

Permanent contract: 14 hours per week; shift pattern 10am‑6pm, including alternate weekends.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions, including musical acts, days out, exercise classes, community visitors, arts and crafts.
• Produce and update an activity planner, working within a set activities budget.
• Support residents and encourage them to participate in activities.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Ensure everything is organised for planned activities, events, performers and days out.
• Co‑ordinate with external companies and performers from the local community.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner duties when necessary.
• Organise one‑to‑ones with residents, using reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading or tea and chat.
• Update paperwork, care plans, activity notes and manage emails.
• Support the home with its social media channels as required.

Key Skills / Qualifications

You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities. You want to make a real difference and enjoy caring for others, sharing humour and spreading enthusiasm for improving people’s lives. You bring community spirit to all activities.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people.

• My Healthcare – quick, easy access to health support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support 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 tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – empowerment and support.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders. Our customers are our focus. We are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunities

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We will treat you fairly and offer reasonable adjustments.

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