Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Bupa; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

Wagestream

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Travel loan

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator for Havelock Court in London. The role focuses on planning engaging activities and therapies to improve residents’ wellbeing, tailored to individual needs while managing a home activities budget.

You will collaborate with care teams, organise events, and support social media outreach as needed, contributing to a vibrant, compassionate living environment for residents with diverse care needs.

Qualifications

• You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Creative thinker

Budget management

People engagement

Event planning

Job description

Job Description: Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Location: Havelock Court Care Home, 6 Wynne Road, Stockwell. London SW9 0BB

Contract: Permanent – Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, including some weekend working

Salary: £12.75 to £13.75 per hour, depending on experience

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.2 / 10

About Havelock Court

Havelock Court has been purpose-built to offer care for a diverse range of conditions. These include carefully tailored plans for residents aged 18 and over. The home specialises in mental health, nursing, residential and dementia care and those living with physical disabilities. The facility makes the most of modern care capabilities, even having its own gymnasium, activities kitchen and games area. All bedrooms are ensuite and have a 24-hour call system. Quality care is supported by good nutrition, with Havelock Court looking to cater for the personal taste of residents. There is also a private dining for residents to spend quality time and enjoy a three-course meal with loved ones. The home has a weekly activities and rehabilitation programme which consists of movie clubs, reminiscence therapy, flower arranging, support for independent living, poetry, arts and crafts, cookery and numerous social events.

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.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator role

A Lifestyle and Wellbeing 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• - My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• - Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes 28 days holiday
• - 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.
• - Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• - Free meal on every shift
• - Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• - 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

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: Havelock Court

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.