Overview
Activity Coordinator at Oakcroft House Care Home, Oakcroft Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6JG
Location: On site. Salary: £12.80 per hour. Hours: 18 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 8am - 6pm. CQC rating: GOOD. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10.
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 by planning exciting events and hobbies such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and pub quizzes. They work with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans, from gentle chair-based exercise to garden parties. Activities are designed to be fun and therapeutic, boosting residents’ spirits and wellbeing.
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 to organise days out/events at the home.
* Organising one-to-one sessions with residents using reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading, or a simple chat over tea.
* Supporting the home with social media channels as required.
Key Skills / Qualifications Needed
* You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise.
* You’re interested in caring for others, have a sense of humour, and can bring enthusiasm to making people’s lives better.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – quick access to support, advice, and treatment for health issues (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support) via one phone number 24/7.
* Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (value approx. £350).
* Free meal on every shift.
* 28 days holiday.
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, and money).
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
* Pension plans – more details on our career site.
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents.
* Menopause Plan – support for women to seek advice and treatment options.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process for disabled applicants.
Please note: this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is therefore ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Points Based Immigration System.
Job Details
* Seniorilty level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Oakcroft House – On site
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