Senior Activity Coordinator

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Location:

Tenterden House Care Home, Lye Lane, St Albans, AL2 3TN
. Salary: £13.00 per hour.

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

30 per week with alternate weekends.

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.

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions tailored to residents, including musical acts, days out, exercise classes, visits from the community, arts and crafts and more.
• Produce and update an activity planner, working within the allocated activities budget.
• Support residents and encourage their participation in activities.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Ensure all logistics for planned activities, events, performers and days out are coordinated.
• Liaise with external companies and community performers to organise days out and events at the home.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and dinner duties when necessary.
• Organise one‑to‑one sessions with residents, including reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading or simply a cup of tea and a chat.
• Update paperwork, care plans, activity notes and manage emails.
• Support the home’s social media channels as required.

You are 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, share a sense of humour and spread infectious enthusiasm for improving people's lives. You can motivate colleagues to support activities, forge links in the local area and involve friends and family, bringing community spirit to everything you do.

• My Healthcare – quick, 24/7 access to health support, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa products (≈£350).
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long‑service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, bonus).
• 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 schemes for adoption, birth and co‑parents.
• Menopause plan providing advice and treatment options.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Bupa is a no‑shareholder health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity and ensure our workforce represents the communities we serve. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process.

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