Job Description - Activity Coordinator (THE06AI)
Requisition Title
Activity Coordinator
Job Number:
THE06AI
The Lindsay
47A Lindsay Road Poole
Dorset BH13 6AP
Salary Amount: £12.60
Activity Coordinator
The Lindsay, 47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AP
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, such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and pub quizzes.
They work closely with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it’s gentle chair-based exercises or a garden party, they ensure activities are engaging and therapeutic, boosting residents’ spirits and well-being through meditation, wellbeing classes, and more.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
* Running morning and afternoon 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 from the local community for days out and events.
* Organising one-to-one sessions with residents, including reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading, or simply sharing 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, capable of managing budgets and maintaining paperwork, while effectively prioritising tasks. You have a genuine interest in caring for others, with a sense of humour and enthusiasm for enhancing people’s lives.
Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, including the Viva global wellbeing programme, flexible working options, and family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive:
* My Healthcare — quick access to support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, available 24/7.
* An annual allowance of approximately £350 to redeem against Bupa healthcare products.
* Free meals on every shift.
* 28 days holiday.
* Recognition for long service, including extra holidays and rewards.
* Interest-free travel loans for public transport season tickets.
* Early wage access through Wagestream.
* Various pension plans.
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parenting.
* Menopause support plan.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
* Sick pay scheme to support longer absences.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Our people are driven by purpose, and we value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, providing fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment for disabled applicants.
Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.
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