Job Description - Activity Coordinator (AST00EW)
Requisition Title
Activity Coordinator
Job Number:
AST00EW
Aston Court
Little Aston Hall Drive Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands B74 3BF
Activity Co-ordinator
Aston Court Care Home
Little Aston Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield B74 3BF
30 hours per week
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 co-ordinator 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 our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it’s gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they’ve got it covered! Co-ordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities aren’t just fun; they’re also therapeutic, including meditation and wellbeing classes to boost residents’ spirits and well-being.
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 our residents.
* Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out and events at the home.
* Organising one-to-one sessions with residents, which may involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading, or simply sharing a cup of tea and conversation.
* 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, effectively prioritising tasks. You’re interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour, and spreading enthusiasm for improving people’s lives.
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role, you will receive the following benefits and more:
* My Healthcare – Quick access to support, advice, and treatment for various health issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support, available 24/7.
* Annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products, approximately £350.
* Free meal on every shift.
* 28 days holiday.
* Long service rewards, including ecards, extra holidays, and monetary bonuses at milestones.
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
* Bupa pension plans (more details on our career site).
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parenting (more info on our site).
* Menopause Plan to empower women with health advice and treatment options.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
* Sick pay scheme to support longer absences, supplementing statutory sick pay.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, focusing solely on our customers. Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible.
We promote diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews and assessments to disabled applicants who meet minimum role criteria, with reasonable adjustments provided.
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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