Activity Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Malvern seeks an enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to create a vibrant atmosphere for residents by planning and delivering engaging activities. The role involves running activity sessions, managing budgets, and organising events. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a creative mindset. This position offers a permanent contract with flexible hours and competitive pay ranging from £12.60 to £13.60 per hour.

Benefits

Healthcare and medical care

Annual allowance for Bupa products

Free meal on every shift

Long-service rewards

Interest-free annual travel loan

Wagestream – early access to wages

Discounts at UK gyms

Sick pay scheme above statutory sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and paperwork.
• Desire to make a real difference to people’s lives.
• Previous care home or activity coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions for residents.
• Produce and update an activity planner.
• Organise birthday surprises and one‑to‑one sessions.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Activity Coordinator – Richmond Villages

We are looking for an enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join our team at Richmond Villages care home. You will create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents, planning and delivering engaging activities that support their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions for residents.
• Produce and update an activity planner and manage a set activities budget.
• Organise birthday surprises and one‑to‑one sessions, using reminiscence tools, puzzles or simple chats.
• Liaise with external companies and performers to arrange days out and events.
• Support the home’s social media channels as required.

Qualifications

• Creative thinker with many ideas and a sense of humour.
• Experience managing budgets and paperwork, with good organisational priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to make a real difference to people’s lives.
• Previous care home or activity coordination experience preferred.

Contract & Salary

Permanent contract, 16 hours per week, rota includes alternate weekends.

£12.60 – £13.60 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Location & Working Hours

The Springs Care Home – Spring Lane, Malvern, WR14 1AL.

Full time, flexible working, 28 days holiday.

Benefits

• Healthcare and medical care – remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support 24/7.
• Annual allowance for Bupa products (approx. £350).
• Free meal on every shift.
• Long‑service rewards – e‑cards, extra holidays, money.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• Early access to a range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave, adoption schemes and co‑parent support.
• Menopause plan – advice, treatment and empowerment support.
• Discounts at UK gyms and fitness facilities.
• Sick pay scheme above statutory sick pay.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. Diversity and inclusion are core, and we are a Level 2 Disability confident employer.