Activity Coordinator

Job Description:Activities CoordinatorRichmond Village Wood Norton Evesham Road Wood Norton Evesham WR11 4TY12.40 per hour with paid breaks and excellent Bupa benefitsPermanent Part time including alternate weekends We make health happenAt Bupa we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Villages Wood Norton provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice allowing our residents to live their best lives. We take pride in our review score of 9.9 out of 10.To live within our villagesisntjust about beingcared foritsabout giving people a quality of life andthatsespecially true ofthe role ofourActivity Co-ordinators.As an Activity Co-ordinatoryoullhelp usmake a difference to our residents ensuringthey get themental and physical stimulation that they need to remain healthy fulfilled andhappy-andyoullhave so much fun along the way.We tailor our residents activities plan so one day you could be helping put on musical acts or days out the next you could be putting on exercise classes hosting an arts and crafts afternoon or maybe something completely different (organising birthday surprises for our residents is always a favourite). So join us as an Activity Co-ordinator and let your creativity and enthusiasm flourish.Youll help us make health happen byWe identify engaging activities for our residents through careful assessment observation and conversation while keeping precise records. By connecting with residents their families friends and colleagues we gain a deep understanding of each residents interests abilities and challenges fostering active participation. We support the Head of Activities in orchestrating special events like garden parties concerts and excursions always mindful of the budget and meticulous in our financial tracking. We aid residents in personal tasks such as letter writing shopping and reading and encourage them to engage in their individual hobbies. Our commitment includes regularly refreshing and promoting the activities program within the village and the local community.Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:Previous experience organising events would be advantageous especially if you have experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable. Your positive attitude and energetic humorous nature are key to inspiring residents. With empathy and friendliness you effortlessly forge enduring professional relationships with colleagues residents their families and the local community.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:My Healthcare - Quick easy access to support advice and treatment for a variety of health-related issues including remote GP physiotherapy and mental health support all available from one phone number 24/7.Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products all to the approximate value of 350.Free meal with every shift.28 days holiday.Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards extra holidays and moneyInterest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan.My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers plus a huge range of tools content and information to support you with your wellbeing. We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams as an addition to statutory sick pay to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.Why BupaWerea 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 bravecaringand responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats why 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. Well make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email: Time Type:Part timeJob Area:Care Home - Facilities & Home SupportLocations:Richmond Wood NortonRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Physical Examinations,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Publisher,Regression Analysis,Serving Experience,Dementia Care,Teaching,Experience with Children,Memory Care,Social Work Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1