Activity Coordinator/ Receptionist

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Guildford is seeking a Part-Time Activity Coordinator/Receptionist to create a vibrant atmosphere through engaging activities for residents. Responsibilities include managing activity sessions, liaising with community partners, and personal interactions. Candidates should possess creativity, prioritization skills, and a passion for caring for others. Benefits include healthcare access, paid holidays, and more.

Benefits

Remote GP appointments

Annual healthcare allowance

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Long-service rewards

Interest-free travel loan

Early access to wages

Bupa pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause support

Gym discounts

Sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to design and run engaging activities for residents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in maintaining activity budgets and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Run morning and afternoon activity sessions.
• Produce and update an activity planner.
• Organise birthday surprises for residents.
• Liaise with community performers and companies.
• Organise one-to-ones with residents.

Skills

Creative thinking

Budget management

Prioritization skills

Passion for caring

Job description

Activity Coordinator/ Receptionist (Part Time)

Richmond Villages – Ashley Park Care Home, The Street, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7SU

Permanent part‑time contract – 24 hours per week, £12.80 per hour. Shift Pattern: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Job Description

An activity coordinator in our care home is the chief fun officer. You create a vibrant, joy‑filled atmosphere for residents by designing and running events and hobbies such as arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, pub quizzes, gentle chair‑based exercise, garden parties and more. Working closely with residents and care teams, you develop tailored activity plans and bring people together for laughter, camaraderie and shared experiences. Activities are not only fun; they are also therapeutic, boosting residents’ spirits and well‑being.

Responsibilities

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

Key Skills / Qualifications

You are a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, able to manage budgets and maintain paperwork, and effectively prioritise as tasks arise. You are passionate about caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading infectious enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support available 24/7.
• Annual allowance (~£350) redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
• Free meal on every shift.
• 28 days holiday.
• Long‑service rewards: extra holidays, ecards and money at milestones.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages.
• Access to a range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave (adoption, birth and co‑parenting schemes).
• Menopause plan – support for women seeking advice and treatment.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay.

EEO Statement

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.