Activity Co-ordinator - London, United Kingdom - Bupa Care Homes

Bupa Care Homes

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2 weeks ago

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Activity Co-ordinator

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Activity Coordinator

Meadbank Care Home, 12 Parkgate Road, Battersea, London, SW11 4NN
We know that family can come from anywhere.

At Bupa Care Homes, it's our privilege to care for people - treating each resident as if they were part of our own family.

Right now, we're looking for a creative and caring Activity Coordinator to join our friendly team at Meadbank Care Home in Battersea to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives.

Working hours and salary
£10.35 to £11.25 per hour

Full time or Part time hours available

What your typical day involves

Running a morning and afternoon activity session. Activities are tailored to our residents but can include musical acts, days out, exercise classes, visitors from the community, arts and crafts, the possibilities are endless
Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget
Supporting our residents and encouraging them to partake in activities
Organising birthday surprises for our residents
Ensuring everything is organised for planned activities, events, performers and coordinating days out
Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home
Assisting with breakfast, lunch and dinner duties (when necessary)
Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat
Supporting the home with their social media channels as required

Who we're looking for

You're a creative thinker with plenty of ideas, who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise.

Wanting to make a real difference, you're interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people's lives better.

Whether it's motivating colleagues to support each activity or event, making links in the local area or even getting friends and family involved, you'll pack a lot of community spirit into everything you do.

What's in it for you?

Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes
Your DBS Check (£40) paid for
Access to Wagestream an appbased service that offers you the choice to be in control of when you access your earnings
NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
Hot meal provided (depending on working hours)
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Uniform provided
Health & wellbeing tools; including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
Shopping Discounts (via Xexec)
Cash plan (after 18 months' service) giving you the ability to claim on more everyday items such as dental, optical and private prescriptions
Free flu vaccine
Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used.

About the Home

Located in the heart of Battersea, with great transport links, Meadbank is one of our largest care homes - offering a variety of care from residential and nursing to supporting those living with all stages of dementia. Even as a large care home, Meadbank has a real family feel and the team are passionate about providing person centred care, championing dignity and independence. From pet therapy to theatrical groups, the home organises a wide variety of activities meaning there's no typical day here. As part of a long standing team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress.

Who we are

As a leading healthcare group, we run care homes, retirement villages, health centres, dental centres and hospitals all over the world.

As well as providing insurance to over 16 million people.

We're a big company but no matter what business area you're in, our purpose is simple - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

And we have belief in you to help us achieve it.

Want to know more? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter by searching for Bupa UK Careers.

Bupa is committed to ensuring that every applicant is assessed for employment, promotion and development solely based on personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age._

Work Locations Meadbank 12 Parkgate Road Battersea SW11 4NN

Unposting Date Ongoing

Salary Amount £10.35 to £11.25