Activity Coordinator

Richmond Villages; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a part-time Activity Coordinator in Great Dunmow to create a vibrant atmosphere for residents. This role requires creative thinking, budget management, and the ability to engage with residents through various activities. Experience and a sense of humor are essential for making a real difference in residents' lives. Competitive pay of £12.25 - £13.25 per hour and excellent benefits available.

Benefits

My Healthcare access

Annual allowance for healthcare products

Free meals on every shift

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Wagestream access

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Discounts at gyms

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.
• Creative thinking with plenty of ideas.
• Desire to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner for the home.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with external companies for events.
• Arrange one-to-one sessions with residents.
• Support the home with its social media channels.

Skills

Creative thinker

Budget management

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Sense of humor

Job description

Activity Coordinator

Croft House Care Home

Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM6 1HR

CQC rating: GOOD

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10

£12.25 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience

Part time – 12 hours each week

Job Description

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 is like the chief fun officer. They create a vibrant, joy‑filled atmosphere for our residents, design exciting events and hobbies such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs and pub quizzes, and work closely with residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Activities aren’t just fun; they’re also therapeutic, boosting residents’ spirits through meditation, wellbeing classes and more.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions
• Produce and update an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget
• Organise birthday surprises for residents
• Liaise with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out and events at the home
• Arrange one‑to‑one sessions with residents, using reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading, or simply a cup of tea and a chat
• Support the home with its social media channels as required

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role

You are a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively prioritising as they arise. You want to make a real difference, care for others, share your sense of humour and spread the infectious enthusiasm that makes people’s lives better.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – Quick, easy access to support, advice and treatment, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support, all available via one phone number 24/7
• Annual allowance to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350)
• Free meal on every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long service rewards (ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones)
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport season tickets
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes
• Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents (find out more on our career site)
• Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose treatment and take control of their health
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay, to provide financial support during longer absences

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider with no shareholders – our customers are the focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage all of our people to be themselves at Bupa, champion diversity and recognise the importance of our people representing the communities we serve.

Commitment to Accessibility

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Immigration and Sponsorship

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