Activity Co-ordinator
Chilton Meadows Care Home, Union Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1HL
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6
£12 up to £13 per hour, depending on experience
22.5 hours per week, 9am - 5pm. Alternate weekends.
We make health happen
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.
There's no typical day at Chilton Meadows, we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
* Running morning and afternoon activity sessions tailored to our residents, including musical acts, days out, exercise classes, arts and crafts, and more.
* Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget.
* Supporting and encouraging our residents to partake in activities.
* Organising birthday surprises for our residents.
* Ensuring everything is organised for planned activities, events, 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-on-ones with residents, which might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading, or just a cup of tea and a chat.
* Updating paperwork, care plans, activity notes, and managing emails.
* 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 manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. You’re interested in caring for others, sharing your sense of humour, and spreading your infectious enthusiasm for making people’s lives better.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
* My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues.
* Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
* Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
* 28 days holiday.
* Sick pay scheme to provide reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
* Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays, and money.
* Free meal on every shift.
* Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
* Range of Bupa pension plans.
* Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents.
* Menopause Plan to empower women to seek advice and take control of their health.
* Access to discounts at a variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. Our customers are our focus, and we aim to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa” and champion diversity.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, aiming to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email.
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