Activity Coordinator - Bank

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

Job summary

A leading health provider in Derby seeks an Activity Coordinator to enrich the lives of residents through engaging events. The ideal candidate should have a full UK driving licence, experience in event organisation, and a compassionate approach to motivate elderly residents. This role offers flexible working patterns, comprehensive induction, and benefits including free meals on long shifts.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction

Free meal for minimum 8-hour shifts

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable is advantageous.
• Ability to build long-lasting professional relationships.
• Positive attitude and energy to motivate residents.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver events for residents.
• Assist in planning special events and maintain budget.
• Encourage participation in activities through communication.

Skills

Organising events

Empathy

Motivation

Communication

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Job description

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Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R1170280

Job Description:

Activities Coordinator

Richmond Village, Richmond Drive, Aston-on -Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA

Salary Range: £12.40ph

Contract: Bank

Shift Pattern: Bank Shifts Available

“Rated Good overall and Outstanding in Caring – join a team where staff feel valued, supported, and truly #LoveWorkingHere.”

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As an Activity Co-ordinator at our village, you’ll work alongside our Head of Activities, getting to know our residents and delivering events that truly enrich their lives and ensure they stay connected with the village community.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships.

This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Identifying suitable activities for our residents through assessment, observation and discussion, ensuring you maintain accurate records

• Liaising with our residents, relatives, friends and other colleagues, you’ll ensure you have a good understanding of resident’s interests, abilities and difficulties and encourage participation in activities

• Assisting the Head of Activities in planning special events at the village such as garden parties, musical events and day trips, ensuring all activities are carried out within the agreed budget and accurate financial records are maintained

• Assisting residents with letter writing, shopping and reading, encouraging the pursuit of individual hobbies.

• Ensuring the activities programme is regularly updated and advertised within the village, including events within the local community

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

It’s essential you have a full, clean UK driving licence along with experience organising events, it would be advantageous if you have experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable. With a positive attitude, you have the ability to motivate residents using your energy and great sense of humour. Empathetic and friendly in your approach, you’ll have no problem building long lasting professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families and members of the local community.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

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

Flexible working patterns to fit around you
Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
Free meal (minimum 8 hour shift)
DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all 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 we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why 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.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations:

Richmond Aston Village

About Us

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world . We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

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