ActivityCoordinator

Job Description: **Activity Coordinator** Wingham Court Care Home, Oaken Lane, Claygate, Esher KT10 0RQ CQC rating: GOOD Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.8/10 Salary : £13.30 - £14.30 per hour depending on experience Perm contract 18 hours per week, worked across 3 days (3 × 6-hour shifts), including some weekends and occasional evening work. **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. An activity coordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer. They create a vibrant, joy-filled atmosphere for our residents. They dream up exciting events and hobbies that residents will love. Think arts and crafts, baking, book clubs, and even pub quizzes. They work closely with our residents and care teams to create tailored activity plans. Whether it’s gentle chair-based exercise or a garden party, they’ve got it covered! Coordinators bring people together for laughter, camaraderie, and shared experiences. Activities aren’t just fun; they’re also therapeutic. From meditation to wellbeing classes, they boost residents’ spirits and well-being. **You’ll help us make health happen by:** * Running morning and afternoon activity sessions. * Producing and updating an activity planner for the home, working to a set activities budget * Organising birthday surprises for our residents * Liaising with external companies and performers from the local community to organise days out/events at the home * Organising one to ones with our residents, this might involve reminiscing tools, puzzles, reading or just a cup of tea and a chat * 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 also manage budgets and maintain paperwork, effectively managing priorities as they arise. Wanting t