Activity Coordinator

Job Description

Activity Coordinator
Croft House Care Home
Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM6 1HR

CQC rating: GOOD
rating: 9.5/10

£12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience
Part time – 12 hours each week

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.

Think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even 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! Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities aren't just fun; they're also therapeutic. From meditation to wellbeing classes, they boost residents' spirits and well‑being.

• 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 from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organising one‑to‑ones with our residents, which may involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat.
• Supporting the home with its social media channels as required.

You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets, maintain paperwork, and effectively prioritise as they arise. You want to make a real difference, care for others, bring a sense of humour, and spread infectious enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

• My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available via one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, valued at approximately £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.
• Range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave (adoption, birth parents and co‑parents).
• Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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.

Full‑time

Great Dunmow, England, United Kingdom