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 organised Senior Activity Coordinator to join our friendly team at The Highgate Care Home in Highgate to help us be the positive difference to our resident’s lives. Working hours and salary £12.10 - £13.10 per hour depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Shifts 9:00 - 16:30 Working days between Monday - Sunday as may need to cover weekend for events Previous experience working as an Activity Coordinator in a care home is required 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 will have experience of working with people living with dementia, good knowledge of meaningful activity. Ability to lead a team & encourage engagement. Manage a group of volunteers to assist with enhancing residents lives. Ability to include & encourage all members of the care home team, relatives & friends. 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. 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 workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays) Hot meal provided on a 12-hour shift Refer a friend bonus scheme Uniform provided Health & wellbeing tools; including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments Shopping Discounts (via Xexec) Cash plan (after 18 months’ service) giving you the ability to claim on more everyday items such as dental, optical and private prescriptions Free flu vaccine Who we are As a leading healthcare group, we run care homes and retirement villages in the health and social care sector, 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 making a better world. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role.