Activity Coordinator

Bupa; Evesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider is looking for an Activities Coordinator at Richmond Village Wood Norton to enhance the well-being of residents. This part-time role involves organizing engaging activities and fostering participation among elderly residents. Ideal candidates will have event organization experience and a compassionate attitude. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health support and a sick pay scheme.

Benefits

Free meal with every shift

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Interest-free annual travel loan

Qualifications

• Previous experience organizing events is advantageous, especially with elderly or vulnerable groups.
• Empathy and friendliness with the ability to forge enduring professional relationships.
• Positive attitude, energetic and humorous nature to inspire residents.

Responsibilities

• Identify engaging activities for residents through careful assessment and conversation.
• Support the Head of Activities in orchestrating special events.
• Regularly refresh and promote the activities program.

Skills

Event organization

Empathy

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Activities Coordinator

Location: Richmond Village Wood Norton, Evesham Road, Wood Norton, Evesham, WR11 4TY

Salary: £12.40 per hour with paid breaks and excellent Bupa benefits

Contract: Permanent, Part time, including alternate weekends

We make health happen. At Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Villages Wood Norton provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.

As an Activity Co-ordinator, you’ll help us make a difference to our residents, ensuring they get the mental and physical stimulation they need to remain healthy, fulfilled, and happy — and you’ll have so much fun along the way.

We tailor our residents activities plan, so one day you could be helping put on musical acts, or days out; another day you could be putting on exercise classes, hosting an arts and crafts afternoon, or organising birthday surprises for residents.

You’ll help us make health happen by

• Identify engaging activities for residents through careful assessment, observation, and conversation, while keeping precise records.
• Connect with residents, their families, friends, and colleagues to gain a deep understanding of interests, abilities, and challenges and foster active participation.
• Support the Head of Activities in orchestrating special events (garden parties, concerts, excursions) and track budget and finances.
• Aid residents with personal tasks such as letter writing, shopping, and reading, and encourage engagement in individual hobbies.
• Regularly refresh and promote the activities program within the village and the local community.

Qualifications / Key Skills

• Previous experience organising events is advantageous, especially with elderly or vulnerable groups.
• Positive attitude, energetic and humorous nature to inspire residents.
• Empathy and friendliness with the ability to forge enduring professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families, and the local community.

Benefits

• My Healthcare: quick access to support, advice, and treatment (remote GP, physiotherapy, mental health) 24/7.
• Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• Free meal with every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long Service: ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream: early access to earned wages up to 40% within minutes.
• Competitive pension plans and parental leave options; access to menopause plan.
• My Bupa Extras: discounts at retailers and wellbeing tools.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams 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 are driven by the same 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”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

Time Type: Part time

Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Richmond Wood Norton