Activity Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading health and care provider in Esher is seeking an Activity Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents through fun and therapeutic activities. The ideal candidate will have a caring attitude, creative thinking skills, and the ability to manage budgets. The role includes organizing events, running activity sessions, and ensuring a vibrant atmosphere. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, access to a wellbeing programme, and various rewards.

Benefits

Access to Bupa’s Viva wellbeing programme

Flexible working arrangements

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals on shifts

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in organizing activities for individuals or groups.
• Ability to engage residents in fun and therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner within the set budget.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies for events.
• Organise one-to-one sessions with residents.
• Support the home’s social media channels as required.

Skills

Creative thinking

Ability to manage budgets and paperwork

Prioritisation skills

Caring attitude

Sense of humour

Enthusiasm for enhancing residents' lives

Job description

Activity Coordinator

Arbrook House Care Home, 36 Copsem Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9HE

CQC rating: OUTSTANDING

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

Salary: £12 per hour

Hours per week: 36, alternate weekends

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.

An activity coordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer. They create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents by planning exciting events and hobbies such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and pub quizzes. They work closely with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans, including gentle chair-based exercises or garden parties. Their role is to bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities are designed to be fun and therapeutic, including meditation and wellbeing classes to boost residents’ spirits and well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner within the set budget.
• Organising birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaising with external companies and performers for days out and events.
• Organising one-to-one sessions with residents, involving reminiscing, puzzles, reading, or casual chats.
• Supporting the home’s social media channels as required.

Skills and qualifications: Creative thinking, ability to manage budgets and paperwork, prioritisation skills, caring attitude, sense of humour, and enthusiasm for enhancing residents' lives.

Benefits include:

• Access to Bupa’s Viva wellbeing programme covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly benefits.
• My Healthcare support services, annual healthcare allowance, free meals on shifts, 28 days holiday, and more.
• Long service rewards, interest-free travel loans, pension plans, parental leave schemes, menopause support, discounts at gyms, and sick pay schemes.

Why choose Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.