Activity Coordinator reference: R1197937

Are you a creative, empathetic, and energetic individual looking to make a significant positive impact on the lives of others? Bupa's Croft House Care Home in Great Dunmow is seeking a passionate Activity Coordinator to join their dedicated team. This part-time role, offering 12 hours per week, is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives on bringing joy, engagement, and a sense of purpose to residents in a supportive and highly-rated care environment.

Croft House boasts an impressive Carehome.co.uk rating of 9.5/10 and a GOOD CQC rating, underscoring the high standard of care and living provided. As an Activity Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind creating a vibrant and fulfilling atmosphere, ensuring residents live their best lives.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the well-being and happiness of residents by designing and implementing engaging activities. Your role is crucial in fostering social connections, stimulating minds, and promoting a sense of community.
• Creative Freedom: This role offers a fantastic platform for your creativity. From arts and crafts to baking, book clubs, and themed events, you'll have the opportunity to conceptualize and deliver a diverse range of activities tailored to individual resident preferences.
• Therapeutic Role: Understand that activities are not just about fun, but also about therapeutic benefits. You'll be involved in activities like meditation and well-being classes that boost residents' spirits and overall health.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with residents and the care team to create personalized activity plans. This collaborative approach ensures that activities are relevant, enjoyable, and beneficial to each individual.
• Community Engagement: You'll have the chance to connect with external companies and performers, bringing the local community into the care home for exciting events and days out.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Bupa offers a robust benefits scheme designed to support your well-being, including:
  • My Healthcare: 24/7 access to remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
  • Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against Bupa healthcare products.
  • Free Meals: Enjoy a complimentary meal on every shift.
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: 28 days of holiday.
  • Long Service Rewards: Recognition and rewards for your commitment.
  • Interest-Free Travel Loan: For public transport season tickets.
  • Wagestream: Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages.
  • Pension Plans: Access to Bupa pension schemes.
  • Family Friendly Benefits: Including parental leave schemes.
  • Menopause Plan: Support and resources for women's health.
  • Gym and Fitness Discounts: Access to a wide range of facilities.
  • Sick Pay Scheme: Additional support for frontline teams beyond statutory sick pay.
• Supportive Culture: Bupa champions diversity and inclusion, encouraging all employees to "Be you at Bupa." They are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

• Creative and Organizational Skills: While creativity is paramount, this role also requires strong organizational skills to manage budgets, maintain paperwork, and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Budget Management: You will be responsible for producing and updating an activity planner within a set budget, so an understanding of financial management is beneficial.
• Empathy and Enthusiasm: The most successful candidates will possess a genuine desire to care for others, a good sense of humor, and infectious enthusiasm for enhancing the lives of residents.
• Part-Time Commitment: This is a part-time role with 12 hours per week. Candidates should be comfortable with this schedule and how it fits into their broader career aspirations.
• No Sponsorship: Please note that this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is therefore ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.

If you are motivated by making a tangible difference, enjoy a dynamic and rewarding work environment, and possess the creativity and compassion to enrich the lives of care home residents, this Activity Coordinator position at Bupa's Croft House could be an excellent step in your career journey.