Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator

Bupa Global; Newbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Bupa Global is seeking a Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator at The Donnington Care Home in Newbury. This role involves managing visitor enquiries, organizing activities, and providing a friendly atmosphere for residents. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills and a passion for creating engaging activities.

Benefits

My Healthcare - 24/7 support

Annual healthcare product allowance

Wagestream - early access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on shifts

Interest-free travel loan

Various pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support plan

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Receptionist with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• As an Activities Coordinator, create engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all visitors.
• Manage enquiries and provide advice face-to-face and over the phone.
• Run morning activity sessions and produce an activity planner.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Approachability

Relationship building

Job description

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Job Description - Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator (THE06A5)

Job Details

Requisition Title: Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator

Job Number: THE06A5

Location: The Donnington, Wantage Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BE

Description: The Donnington Care Home, Wantage Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BE

CQC rating: GOOD

Salary: from £12.80 up to £13.80 per hour - depending on experience

Working Days and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 1pm Activities Coordinator, 1.30pm - 4pm Reception

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 honoring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the home
• Managing new enquiries and providing advice and support face-to-face and over the phone
• Running morning activity sessions
• Producing and updating an activity planner within a set budget
• Organizing birthday surprises for residents
• Coordinating with external companies and performers for days out/events

Key Skills / Qualifications:

Experience as a Receptionist with excellent customer service skills, friendly manner, approachability, organization, and ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere with engaging activities like arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and quizzes.

Benefits include:

• My Healthcare - 24/7 support and treatment options
• Annual healthcare product allowance
• Wagestream - early access to earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme
• Long service rewards
• Free meal on shifts
• Interest-free travel loan
• Various pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause support plan
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We promote diversity and are committed to fair recruitment practices, including offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.

** Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.