Activity Coordinator

Activity Coordinator Join to apply for the Activity Coordinator role at Richmond Villages. Location: The Lawns Care Home, Lawn Lane, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM1 7JB. CQC rating: GOOD. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10. Salary: £12.25 up to £13.25 per hour. Hours: 37 per week – 9am to 5pm, alternate weekends. 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, dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love such as 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. You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen By Running morning and afternoon activity sessions. Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget. Organising birthday surprises for our residents. Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out / events at the home. Organising one‑to‑one sessions with residents, potentially using reminiscence tools, puzzles, reading or simply a cup of tea and a chat. Supporting the home with their social media channels as required. Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role You’re a creative thinker with plenty of ideas who can also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. You want to make a real difference and are 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 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately £350. Free meal on every shift. 28 days holiday. Long service – for every milestone at Bupa we reward you with e‑cards, extra holidays and money. Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport annual season tickets. Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes. Range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our 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 to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health. 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, providing reassurance and financial support during longer absences. Why Bupa? We’re a health insurer and provider with no shareholders; 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 of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role, and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process for anyone who 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. Time Type Full time Job Area Care Home – Facilities & Home Support #J-18808-Ljbffr