Activity Coordinator/ Receptionist

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

Job summary

A leading health provider in Guildford is seeking a part-time Receptionist / Activity Coordinator. You will help create a vibrant atmosphere by organizing activities and planning events for residents, ensuring their well-being and enjoyment. Creative thinking and budget management are essential. In addition to a supportive work environment, employees benefit from flexible working, healthcare support, and more. Join us to make a difference in our residents' lives while developing your skills.

Benefits

Mental health support

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Free meals on shifts

28 days holiday

Interest-free travel loans

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a creative thinker with plenty of ideas.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.
• Genuine interest in caring for others.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies for events.
• Support the home's social media channels.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Communication

Enthusiasm

Job description

Job Description :

Receptionist / Activity Coordinator (Part Time)

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

Permanent Part Time Contract - 24 hours per week.

£12.80 per hour

Shift Pattern – Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

CQC rating : Good / Carehome.co.uk rating : 9.9

Permanent Contract

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 and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even 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 aren’t just fun; they’re also therapeutic. From meditation to wellbeing classes, they 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 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, this 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, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you’re interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

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 :

• 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 which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have 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, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and 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 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.