Activity Coordinator

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

Job summary

Bupa Global is seeking an Activity Coordinator to create a vibrant atmosphere in their care home. The role involves planning engaging activities, managing budgets, and fostering community among residents. Ideal candidates are creative, caring, and enthusiastic about enhancing residents' lives through meaningful experiences.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

28 days holiday

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Interest-free annual travel loan

Menopause support plan

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with plenty of ideas.
• Capable of managing budgets and maintaining paperwork.
• Interested in caring for others and sharing enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner.
• Organising birthday surprises for residents.

Skills

Creativity

Budget management

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description - Activity Coordinator (AYL005W)

Requisition Title

Activity Coordinator

Job Number:

AYL005W

Aylesham Court

Salary Amount up to £13 per hour, depending on experience

Permanent Full Time/ Part Time

Shift Times 10am - 4pm

Must be flexible to work between Monday - Sunday including alternate weekends

Experience required for this position.

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, such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and pub quizzes.

They work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it’s gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they’ve got it covered! Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities are not just fun; they’re also therapeutic, including meditation and wellbeing classes to boost residents’ spirits and well-being.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working within a set activities budget.
• Organising birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organising one-to-one sessions with residents, which might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading, or a chat over a cup of tea.
• Supporting the home with their social media channels as required.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, capable of managing budgets and maintaining paperwork, while effectively prioritising tasks. You’re interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour, and spreading enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing. Viva, our global wellbeing programme, covers mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health. We support flexible working and offer family-friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare — quick access to support, advice, and treatment for health issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support, available 24/7.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products worth approximately £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long service rewards, including ecards, extra holidays, and monetary bonuses at milestones.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream — early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parents.
• Menopause support plan.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme supplementing statutory sick pay for longer absences.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Our people are driven by purpose, and we make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible.

We champion diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to reflect the communities we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

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