Activity Coordinator

Overview

Activity Coordinator - fixed term contract
Trowbridge Oaks Care Home - W Ashton Rd, Trowbridge BA14 6DW

Salary
: £12.60 - £13.60 per hour depending on experience

12 months fixed term contract
• 24 hours per week – alternate weekends – shift times 10:00 – 16:00

CQC rating:
Good
• rating: 9.6 / 10

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, 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

You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. You’re interested in caring for others, share your sense of humour and spread your enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

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.

• 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
• Pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - Schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay

Why Bupa? We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve.

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 and will provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.

Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is therefore ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.

Job Area
:
Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Location
:
Trowbridge Oaks