Activity Coordinator

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Job Description:

** Activities Coordinator
**** Richmond Village Cheltenham, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN
****£12.40 per hour - Paid breaks and excellent benefits
**** Permanent. Part time, 15 hours per week (2x7.5 hour shifts to also include alternative weekends
**** We make health happen
** At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most, and our Richmond Villages Cheltenham offer luxury retirement living, an aspirational lifestyle for our residents, and our top-tier accommodation is matched by superior service. We provide person-centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling our residents to lead their best lives. We take pride in our  review score of 9.9 out of 10.To

live within our villages isn’t just about being cared for, it’s about giving people a quality of life – and that’s especially true of the role of our Activity Co-ordinators. As an Activity Co-ordinator, you’ll help us make a difference to our residents, ensuring they get the mental and physical stimulation that they need to remain healthy, fulfilled, and happy - and you’ll have 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).
** Join us as an Activity Co-ordinator and let your creativity and enthusiasm flourish.
**** You’ll help us make health happen by
** We 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 resident's 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.
** Benefits
* * Our 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 money!
* Interest- 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…