Lifestyle And Wellbeing Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare

Annual allowance

Free meal with shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

My Bupa Extras

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Bupa's Richmond Villages Painswick in Gloucestershire is seeking an enthusiastic Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator to support residents through engaging activities and personal assistance. The role focuses on planning events, exercise classes, arts and crafts, and outings to promote health, happiness, and independence among residents.

As part of our activity team, you will assess residents' interests, coordinate events with careful budgeting, and help with tasks like letter writing, shopping,

Qualifications

• Previous experience organising events, would be advantageous, especially with elderly/vulnerable residents.
• Positive attitude and energetic, humorous nature are key to inspiring residents.
• Empathy and friendliness help build relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Identify engaging activities for residents through assessment and conversation, and keep precise records.
• Support the Head of Activities in organising events like garden parties, concerts and excursions.
• Assist residents with personal tasks (letter writing, shopping, reading) and promote ongoing activity participation.

Skills

Event planning

Elderly care experience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description:

Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Richmond Villages Painswick, Stroud Road, Gloucestershire, GL6 6UL

£12.90 per hour - Paid breaks plus excellent benefits

Permanent. Part time, 18 hours per week,

Shift - Three week shift pattern,

One weekend in every three to be worked.

We make health happen

At Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Villages Painswick provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.

To live within our villages isn’t just about being cared for, it’s about giving people a quality of life - and that’s especially true of the role of our Activity Co-ordinators. As an Activity Co-ordinator, you’ll help us make a difference to our residents, ensuring they get the mental and physical stimulation that they need to remain healthy, fulfilled, and happy - and you’ll have so much fun along the way.

We tailor our residents activities plan, so one day you could be helping put on musical acts, or days out, the next you could be putting on exercise classes, hosting an arts and crafts afternoon or maybe something completely different (organising birthday surprises for our residents is always a favourite).

Join us as an Activity Co-ordinator and let your creativity and enthusiasm flourish.

You’ll help us make health happen by

We identify engaging activities for our residents through careful assessment, observation, and conversation, while keeping precise records. By connecting with residents, their families, friends, and colleagues, we gain a deep understanding of each resident's interests, abilities, and challenges, fostering active participation. We support the Head of Activities in orchestrating special events like garden parties, concerts, and excursions, always mindful of the budget and meticulous in our financial tracking. We aid residents in personal tasks such as letter writing, shopping, and reading, and encourage them to engage in their individual hobbies. Our commitment includes regularly refreshing and promoting the activities program within the village and the local community.

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Previous experience organising events, would be advantageous, especially if you have experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable. Your positive attitude and energetic, humorous nature are key to inspiring residents. With empathy and friendliness, you effortlessly forge enduring professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families, and 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:

• 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.
• Free meal with 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 up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan.
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.
• 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.