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Activity Coordinator - Bank

Richmond Villagesabout 18 hours ago
Richmond, Ontario
$12/hourly
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible working patterns
Fully paid induction
Free meals for 8+ hour shifts

About the role

Job Description Activities Coordinator Richmond Village, Richmond Drive, Aston-on -Trent, Derby, DE72 2EA Salary Range: £12.40ph Contract: Bank Shift Pattern: Bank Shifts Available ”Rated Good overall and Outstanding in Caring - join a team where staff feel valued, supported, and truly #LoveWorkingHere.” We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Richmond Villages are our retirement village provider. They deliver person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

As an Activity Co-ordinator at our village, you'll work alongside our Head of Activities, getting to know our residents and delivering events that truly enrich their lives and ensure they stay connected with the village community.

You can count on a thorough induction when you start to help you settle into your new role followed by ongoing training and development including access to apprenticeships.

This also includes access to our online portal which has a variety of resources to aid personal development & free access LinkedIn's online learning platform.

You'll Help Us Make Health Happen By

  • Identifying suitable activities for our residents through assessment, observation and discussion, ensuring you maintain accurate records
  • Liaising with our residents, relatives, friends and other colleagues, you'll ensure you have a good understanding of resident's interests, abilities and difficulties and encourage participation in activities
  • Assisting the Head of Activities in planning special events at the village such as garden parties, musical events and day trips, ensuring all activities are carried out within the agreed budget and accurate financial records are maintained
  • Assisting residents with letter writing, shopping and reading, encouraging the pursuit of individual hobbies.
  • Ensuring the activities programme is regularly updated and advertised within the village, including events within the local community

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role It's essential you have a full, clean UK driving licence along with experience organising events, it would be advantageous if you have experience working with the elderly and/or vulnerable. With a positive attitude, you have the ability to motivate residents using your energy and great sense of humour. Empathetic and friendly in your approach, you'll have no problem building long lasting professional relationships with colleagues, residents, their families and members of 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:

Flexible working patterns to fit around you

Comprehensive induction (fully paid)

Free meal (minimum 8 hour shift)

DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa

Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type Full time

Job Area Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations:

Richmond Aston Village

About Richmond Villages

Hospitals and Health Care
1001-5000

Richmond Villages provide prestigious retirement communities in some of the UK's most enviable postcode.

Our villages offer three retirement living options: Independent Living Apartments, Assisted Living Apartments, and a care home.

With state-of-the-art facilities including luxury Wellness Spa's, restaurants and bars, as well as beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, Richmond Villages provides an aspirational lifestyle.

Part of Bupa, our purpose is to help residents live longer, healthier and happier lives, so you can live later life with peace of mind.