Activity Coordinator

Richmond Villages; Fleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Fleet seeks an Activity Coordinator to enrich residents' lives by planning engaging events and activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for caring, strong organisational skills, and a sense of humour. This role offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare support, holiday allowance, and wellness programs.

Benefits

24/7 remote GP services

Annual health products allowance

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Long-service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early access to wages

Pension plans

Parental leave support

Gym discounts

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with the ability to manage budgets and paperwork.
• Enthusiastic about improving people's lives through engaging activities.
• Strong organisational skills to create tailored activity plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Create and maintain an activity planner within budget.
• Organise special surprises and events for residents.
• Liaise with external companies for activities and outings.
• Support the home's social media channels.

Skills

Creative thinking

Managing budgets

Prioritising tasks

Passion for caring

Sense of humour

Enthusiasm for improving lives

Job description

Activity Coordinator – Bupa Freelands Croft Care Home

Location: Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, GU52 0RB
Contract: Full-time, 40 hrs/week, alternate weekends
Salary: £12.60 – £13.60 per hour based on experience
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6

We make health happen – Bupa supports those who need it the most. Our care homes deliver person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help residents live their best lives.

Role Overview

The Activity Coordinator is the chief fun officer. You design a vibrant, joy‑filled atmosphere, planning events and hobbies that residents love: arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, pub quizzes, etc. You collaborate with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans – from gentle chair exercises to garden parties. Activities boost spirits, provide therapeutic benefits and foster community.

Key Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Create and update an activity planner, working within a set budget.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies and performers to organise days out/events.
• Arrange one‑to‑ones: reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading, tea and chat.
• Support the home’s social media channels as required.

Qualifications and Skills

You are a creative thinker with many ideas, capable of managing budgets and paperwork, and prioritising tasks. Your passion for caring, sense of humour, and enthusiasm for improving people’s lives are essential.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – 24/7 remote GP, physiotherapy, mental health support.
• Annual allowance (~£350) redeemable against Bupa health products.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long‑service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays, money.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages.
• Various Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave – adoption, birth, co‑parenting schemes.
• Menopause Plan – tailored support for women.
• Gym and fitness facility discounts across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider focused on customers. We champion diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We are Level 2 Disability Confident and provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment.

This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the UK Points Based Immigration System.

Additional Information

Job Area: Care Home – Facilities & Home Support
Time Type: Full time
Job Function: Administrative, Industries: Hospitals and Health Care