Activity Co-ordinator

Activity Coordinator Heathgrove Lodge care home, 837 Finchley Road, London, NW11 8NA 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 heathgrove lodge care home in London to help us be the positive difference to our resident's lives. Working hours and salary 8.73 per hour Full time - 30 hour contract 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 co-ordinating 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 * Updating paper work, care plans, activity notes and managing emails * 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, on-going training and development, access to internal apprenticeship schemes * Your DBS Check (44) paid for * Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that offers you the choice to be in control of when you access your earnings* * NEST work place pension and Life assurance * 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) * Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift * Refer a friend bonus scheme * Uniform provided * Smile Everyday - a health and well-being package giving access to 24/7 health lines along with access to a Physiotherapist for muscle, joint and bone support * Retailer discounts, including interest free travel ticket loans, discounted gym membership and discounts on Bupa dental care * Free flu vaccine *Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used. 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.