Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Bupa; Northampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Viva wellbeing programme

My Healthcare benefits

Sick pay scheme

Free meal with every shift

20 days holidays + BH

Wagestream early wage access

Pension plans

Parental Leave

Menopause Plan

Job summary

Richmond Northampton Village, part of Bupa, seeks a Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator to enhance daily living for residents. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, tailor them to individual interests, and maintain accurate records.

The role is part-time (12 hours per week) with shifts 10:00-17:00 on weekends on a rota basis, and requires a full UK driving licence and a friendly, empathetic approach to residents and families.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience organising events.
• Experience working with elderly or vulnerable people is advantageous.
• Positive attitude with ability to motivate residents.
• Empathetic and friendly approach to residents, relatives and staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable activities for residents through assessment, observation and discussion and keep accurate records.
• Liaise with residents, relatives and colleagues to understand interests and abilities and encourage participation.
• Assist Head of Activities in planning special events within budget with accurate financial records.
• Support residents with letter writing, shopping and reading; encourage pursuit of hobbies.
• Keep the activities programme updated and advertised within the village and local community.

Skills

Driving licence

Event planning

Elder care experience

Motivational skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description: Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator
Richmond Village Northampton, Bridge Meadow Way, NN4 5EB

Salary Range: £12.90 per hour

Permanent: 12 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Hours available between 10:00am and 5:00pm, either as 2 x 6-hour shifts or 3 x 4-hour shifts. to include weekends on a rota basis

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.

Role Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

• Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing.
• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from 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
• 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.
• Free meal with every shift
• Holidays - 20 days + Bank Holidays
• 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 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

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: Part time

Job Area: Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations: Richmond Northampton Village

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.