Senior Activity Coordinator
Freeland Croft Care Home, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet GU52 0AD
£13.20 – £14.20 per hour. Full-time position.
Job Description
We know that family can come from anywhere. At Bupa Care Homes it is our privilege to care for people – treating each resident as if they were part of our own family. We are looking for a creative and caring Activity Coordinator to join our friendly team at Freeland Croft Care Home to make a positive difference in our residents’ lives.
Typical Day Involves
- Running a morning and afternoon activity session.
- Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget.
- Supporting our residents and encouraging them to partake in activities.
- Organising birthday surprises for our residents.
- Ensuring everything is organised for planned activities, events, performers and co‑ordinating days out.
- Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
- Assisting with breakfast, lunch and dinner duties when necessary.
- Organising one‑to‑ones with residents, using reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading or simply a cup of tea and a chat.
- Updating paperwork, care plans, activity notes and managing emails.
- Supporting the home with their social media channels as required.
Who We’re Looking For
You are a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, able to manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively prioritising tasks as they arise. You want to make a real difference, are interested in caring for others, share your sense of humour, and spread enthusiastic energy to improve people’s lives. You motivate colleagues to support activities and events, build local community links, and engage friends and family with residents.
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes.
- DBS Check (£44) paid for.
- Access to Wagestream – an app‑based service that offers you control over when you access your earnings.
- NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support.
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays).
- Hot meal provided on a 12‑hour shift.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme.
- Uniform provided.
- Health & wellbeing tools, including Be Me app, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments.
- Shopping discounts (via Xexec).
- Cash plan after 18 months’ service, allowing claims on everyday items such as dental, optical and private prescriptions.
- Free flu vaccine.
Who We Are
As a leading healthcare group we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals worldwide. We provide insurance to over 16 million people and our purpose is simple – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and understand the importance of having people who reflect the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Position Details
Time Type: Full timeJob Area: Care Home – Facilities & Home SupportLocations: Freeland Croft
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