Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator

Activity Coordinator
- Part time

Location:

Manor Court Care Home, Britten Drive, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 2SH
Salary:
Salary: 12.75 - 13.75 per hour

Contract:

Permanent - 28 hours per week  rating: 9.0 / 10 About Manor Court Care Home: A purpose-built residential care home, Manor Court offers a range of tailored care options for short or long term needs. Care is provided to people living with dementia, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease and also to the young physically disabled. Palliative care is also available. The home consists of four separate houses each offering comfortable accommodation with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Landscaped gardens complete with furnished patio areas, raised flower beds and two sensory gardens provide an ideal setting to relax or socialise. The home also offers a double room, ideal for couples. Manor Court recognises the importance of healthy and nutritious food. The in-house chef has created a range of seasonal menus to ensure residents receive a balanced diet. A hot and cold option is always made available so that all tastes are catered for.

Residents are encouraged to take part in daily activities such as film nights, exercise sessions and coffee mornings to socialise and get to know staff and other residents. 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. 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. 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 from the local community to organise days out/events at the home Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just 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, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people.

Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
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 which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of 350 Free meal on every shift 28 days holiday Long service
- For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money! Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets Wagestream
- Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site Parental leave
- We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents
-find out more on our career site Menopause Plan
- Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities…