Lifestyle & Wellness Co-ordinator

Bupa UK; Elm Grove (WI); On-site; USD 24,091 - 25,930; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare access

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Interest-free travel loan

Early wage access

Discounts at gyms

Job summary

Bupa UK is seeking a Part-Time Activity Coordinator for their Elm Grove Care Home in Cirencester. In this role, you will create vibrant activities that enhance residents' lives, including games, arts, and community events.

The position requires creative thinking, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for making a difference in residents' lives. Benefits include healthcare access, holiday allowances, and other perks designed to support staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Running morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Producing and updating an activity planner.
• Organising birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaising with external performers for events.
• Organising one-to-ones with residents.
• Supporting the home with social media channels.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Activity Coordinator – Part Time

Elm Grove Care Home, Somerford Rd, Cirencester GL7 1TX

CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10

Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience.
Permanent part-time contract. 19 hours per week; hours will include alternative weekends to be discussed at interview.

Overview

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, dreaming up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes.

They work closely with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it’s gentle chair‑based exercise or a garden party, they bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities also serve therapeutic purposes, boosting residents’ spirits and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• 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 residents.
• Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organising one-to-ones with residents, which may involve reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading, or simply a cup of tea and chat.
• Supporting the home with their social media channels as required.

Key Skills / Qualifications

You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, capable of managing budgets and maintaining paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. You want to make a real difference, care for others, share your sense of humour, and spread enthusiasm for improving people’s lives.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all 24/7 via one phone number.
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long service rewards: ecards, extra holidays, and money for every milestone at Bupa.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Range of Bupa pension plans – information available on the career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment, and control their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Additional sick pay scheme for frontline teams, supplementing statutory sick pay.

Disability & Diversity Statement

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments.

Immigration Status

Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK’s Points Based Immigration System.

Job Type & Location

Part time, at Elm Grove Care Home, Cirencester GL7 1TX.