Bupa
Activity Coordinator
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Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator – Part Time
Location: Elm Grove Care Home, Somerford Rd, Cirencester GL7 1TX CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.8/10 Salary: £13.10 – £14.10 per hour (experience-dependent) Contract: Permanent, Part-time (19 hours per week, including flexible weekends)
About the Role
"An activity coordinator in our care home is like the chief fun officer." You’ll create vibrant, joy-filled experiences to empower residents to live their best lives.
At Bupa, we deliver person-centred care—supporting independence, honouring choice, and fostering connection through meaningful activities. As an Activity Coordinator, you’ll:
- Design engaging sessions ranging from arts & crafts, baking, and book clubs to pub quizzes and garden parties
- Collaborate with residents, care teams, and the local community to craft tailored activity plans
- Make a therapeutic difference through enjoying activities like meditation, storytelling, and wellbeing classes
“We make health happen.”
Key Responsibilities
Activities & Engagement
- Lead morning and afternoon activity sessions
- Create and update a daily/weekly activity planner (with a set budget)
- Organise resident celebrations (birthdays, surprises, milestone gatherings)
Community & Partnerships
- Work with external performers, local businesses, and cultural organisers to plan special days or outings
- Represent the home on social media (when required)
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Person-Centric Support
- Conduct one-on-one sessions (memory games, reminiscing tools, tea chats, or quiet companion time)
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs and preferences
Who You Are & What You Bring
You are a: ✅ Creative problem-solver – Passionate about generating fresh ideas to bring joy and connection ✅ Organised prioritiser – Able to manage budgets, paperwork, and multitask efficiently ✅ People-focused lead – With genuine warmth, humour, and a commitment to lifting spirits ✅ Owner of your enthusiasm – Ready to spread infectious energy and a culture of positivity
No formal qualifications are mandatory, but a caring nature, resilience, and integrity are essential.
Benefits: Designed to Support Your Wellbeing
Health & Care
- MyHealthcare: 24/7 access to GP video consultations, physiotherapy & mental health support via one number
- £350 annual healthcare allowance for products and services
- Sick pay scheme (in addition to statutory pay) for team reassurance
Flexibility & Financial Perks
- Free meal on every shift
- 28 days holiday
- Interest-free £ paid travel seasons tickets via loan scheme
- Wagestream: Access up to 40% of earned wages early
- Flexible working & family-friendly policies (including adoption, parental leave)
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Wellbeing & Discounts
- Viva: Our global wellbeing programme (mental, physical, financial and social support)
- Free gym/fitness discounts across the UK
Why Join Bupa?
"Be you at Bupa." Our Purpose: To help people live longer, healthier, happier lives—or make a better world.
We are: 🌍 Accountability-first – A long-term mutual group (no shareholders; customers = priority) 💜 Inclusive by design – A Level 2 Disability Confident Employer; championing diversity & belonging 🤝 Building community – Empowering every person—frontline or executive—to innovate for real impact 🌟 For our people – Discouraging contact changes, encouraging career growth & authentic collaboration
Your contribution matters.
About Our Teams
We’re 80,000+ health professionals—an inspiring community making Every Day Count for both our residents and each other. If you believe in care mindfulness and are called to this mission, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Essentials
✔ Not eligible for UK immigration sponsorship ✔ Flexibility for alternative weekends (part-time hours to be discussed) ✔ Diverse backgrounds encouraged
Ready to be part of ‘making health happen’?
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