Lifestyle And Wellbeing Coordinator - Bank

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided and +0

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Job summary

Erskine Hall Care Home, part of Bupa, invites applications for an Activity Coordinator (Bank). The role is a zero-hour contract with a pay rate of £13.10 per hour in the UK.

You will run daily activity sessions, create and update an activity planner, and organise special occasions for residents, while coordinating with local performers and supporting wellbeing activities. You will also arrange one-to-one sessions, help with social media tasks, and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with ideas and ability to plan activities.
• Able to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner within budget.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies and performers for days out/events.
• Arrange one-to-one activities with residents (reminiscing tools, reading, chats).
• Support the home’s social media channels as required.

Skills

Creativity

Budgeting

Event planning

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description:

Activity Coordinator - Bank

Erskine Hall Care Home

Watford Road, Northwood HA6 3PA

CQC rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10

Salary: £13.10 per hour

Bank - zero hour 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 activityplans. 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

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• 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.