Activity Coordinator

Richmond Villages; Southampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Southampton seeks an Activity Coordinator to create vibrant and joy-filled activities for residents. This role involves planning and organizing various events and engaging with residents to enhance their quality of life. Candidates should be creative thinkers with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage budgets. The position offers competitive pay, benefits like healthcare support, and a dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Healthcare support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early access to earned wages

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Frontline sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to create engaging and diverse activities for residents.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with residents and external organizations.
• Experience managing budgets and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner within budget.
• Organize birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with local companies for events.
• Support residents through one-to-one engagements.
• Assist with social media channels.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Effective prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Social media skills

Job description

Job Description

Activity Coordinator – Maypole Care Home, 99 Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4FS
Salary: £12.80 Per Hour; 30 Hour Contract

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, dreaming up exciting events and hobbies – think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes. They work closely with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans, whether it’s gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party. Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences, and these activities also serve a therapeutic purpose, boosting spirits and wellbeing.

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget.
• Organising birthday surprises for our residents.
• Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organising one-to-ones with our residents, which might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat.
• 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, able to manage budgets and maintain paperwork, and effectively prioritise as needs arise. You’re motivated to make a real difference, care for others, share your sense of humour, and spread infectious enthusiasm for improving people’s lives.

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 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approx. value £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays and money for every milestone.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Bupa pension plans available – find out more on our career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women to seek advice and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, as an 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 all driven by the same purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and creating a better world. We champion diversity, represent the communities we serve, and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments during recruitment. This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Location

Maypole