Activity Coordinator

Bupa Global; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activity Coordinator to create a vibrant atmosphere for residents. You will engage in activities such as arts, crafts, and social events, tailored to boost well-being. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and enthusiasm to enhance residents' lives. This permanent role offers a supportive and fun working environment.

Benefits

24/7 access to healthcare support

Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Long service recognition

Interest-free annual travel loan

Access to early wages

Discounts at gyms

Qualifications

• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.
• Interest in caring for others and creating engaging environments.

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.
• One-to-one sessions with residents.
• Supporting social media channels as required.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Prioritization

Enthusiasm

Caring attitude

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Activity Coordinator (MAY00HN)

Requisition Title: Activity Coordinator

Job Number: MAY00HN

Employer: Maypole Care Home, 99 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4FS

Location: Maypole, Lower Northam Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4FS

Role: Activity Co-ordinator

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Quality: CQC rating: Good

Company: We make health happen – at Bupa, supporting residents to live their best lives with person-centred care, independence and choice.

An activity coordinator is like the chief fun officer, creating a vibrant atmosphere with engaging events and hobbies such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs and pub quizzes. You will work with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans and organize a variety of activities including gentle chair-based exercises and garden parties. Activities aim to be both enjoyable and therapeutic, boosting wellbeing and social connection.

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 residents.
• Liaising with external companies and performers to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organising one-to-one sessions with residents using reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading, or chats.
• Supporting the home with 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 prioritising as they arise. You’re interested in caring for others, bringing humour, and spreading enthusiasm to improve residents’ lives.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – 24/7 access to support, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health resources.
• Annual allowance (~£350) for Bupa healthcare products.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long service recognition with ecards, extra holidays and rewards.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• Various Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parenting.
• Menopause Plan to support health decisions.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider focused on customers, with a purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We promote diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Note: This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Location

Care Home Postcode SO30 4FS