Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator

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

Job summary

Bupa Global is seeking a Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator for their care home in Newbury. This role involves welcoming visitors, managing inquiries, and organizing engaging activities for residents. The successful candidate will bring strong customer service and interpersonal skills to create a vibrant community atmosphere.

Benefits

Annual healthcare product allowance

Wagestream - early access to wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on shifts

Interest-free travel loans

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Receptionist.
• Friendly manner and approachable.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors.
• Managing new enquiries and providing advice.
• Running morning activity sessions and producing activity planners.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description - Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator (THE06AN)

Requisition Title

Weekend Receptionist/Activity Coordinator

Job Number:

THE06AN

The Donnington

Wantage Road, Newbury

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

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 honouring 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, providing advice and support face-to-face and over the phone
• Running morning activity sessions
• Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working within a set activities budget
• Organising birthday surprises for residents
• Liaising with external companies and performers to organise days out/events at the home

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Experience as a Receptionist with excellent customer service skills, friendly manner, approachable, organized, and able to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.

An activity coordinator creates a vibrant atmosphere with engaging events like arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and quizzes.

Our benefits include:

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

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live healthier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

** 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.