Overview
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Cottenham Court Care Home, High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SS.
Salary: £12.80 per hour. Schedule: 3 x 10:00–18:00, alternate weekends.
We make health happen. Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help residents live their best lives. An activity coordinator helps create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere, planning activities 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 both enjoyable and therapeutic, boosting wellbeing.
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 to organise days out/events at the home.
* Organising one-to-one sessions with residents (e.g., reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading, or a chat).
* Supporting the home with social media channels as required.
Qualifications
* You’re a creative thinker with ideas, able to manage budgets and maintain paperwork, and can prioritise effectively.
* You’re interested in caring for others and bringing enthusiasm to make people’s lives better.
Benefits
* My Healthcare – access to health support, including GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
* Annual allowance to redeem against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
* Free meal on every shift.
* 28 days holiday.
* Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money).
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport.
* Wagestream – early access to earned wages.
* Pension plans; parental leave schemes; menopause plan; gym discounts.
* Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
Company information and equal opportunity
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer interview/assessments and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Note: This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not sponsorable under the UK Points Based Immigration System.
Location: On site
Job title: Activities Coordinator
Care Home Postcode: CB24 8SS
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