Lifestyle & Wellness Co-ordinator

Bupa UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,115 - 21,528; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare access 24/7

Annual healthcare product allowance

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Long-term service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early wage access

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Additional sick pay scheme

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Part Time Activity Coordinator at Ashley Park Care Home, Guildford. This vital role involves creating engaging activities and cheerful experiences for residents, including arts and crafts, baking, and community events.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, has strong creative ideas, and can manage budgets effectively. Benefits include access to healthcare support, holiday allowance, and additional perks for long-term service.

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with plenty of ideas.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.
• Interest in caring for others and spreading enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies and performers.
• Plan one-to-ones with residents.
• Support the home’s social media channels.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Ability to engage residents

Job description

Activity Coordinator (Part Time)

Ashley Park Care Home, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7SU

Perma­nent Part Time Contract - 12 hours per week

Salary: £13.30 per hour

Job Description

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. They dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love – think arts, crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes. They work closely with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans, from gentle chair‑based exercise to garden parties. Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie and shared experiences. Activities aren’t just fun; they’re also therapeutic, boosting residents’ spirits and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner for the home, working within a set activities budget.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out and events at the home.
• Plan one‑to‑ones with residents, using reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading or simply a cup of tea and a chat.
• Support the home’s social media channels as required.

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role

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

Benefits

• My Healthcare – quick, easy access to support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available via one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, valued at approximately £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long‑term service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money for each milestone at Bupa.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Additional sick pay scheme for frontline teams, on top of statutory sick pay, to help provide financial support during longer absences.

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’, champion diversity, and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments and a fair recruitment process to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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.

Time Type

Full Time

Job Area

Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Locations

Ashley Park