Activity Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Romford is seeking a creative Activity Coordinator to plan and run engaging activities for residents. This part-time role requires someone enthusiastic about enhancing the lives of others through diverse and fun activities. Responsibilities include managing budgets, organizing events, and liaising with community performers. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a caring attitude. This position offers a competitive salary and several employee benefits.

Benefits

My Healthcare access

Annual allowance

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Long service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Wagestream access

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with plenty of ideas for activities.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain paperwork.
• Enthusiastic about making others’ lives better.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Caring attitude

Good communication

Job description

Activity Coordinator – Havering Court Care Home

Location: Romford RM1 4YW

Salary: £12.25 per hour

Job Type: Permanent Part Time – 21 hours per week

Job Area: Care Home – Facilities & Home Support

Job Function: Administrative

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Part-time

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 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.

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 our residents.
• Liaise with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home.
• Organise one‑to‑ones with our residents, which might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and chat.
• Support the home with their social media channels as required.

Key Skills / Qualifications

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, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

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 approximately £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long service: rewards for milestones at Bupa (ecards, extra holidays, money).
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to enable purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.
• Bupa pension plans – details on career site.
• Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents – find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme beyond statutory sick pay.

Why Bupa?

Bupa is a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people reflecting our communities. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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.