Lifestyle and Wellbeing Coordinator at Bupa in Chelmsford

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Job Description: Activity Coordinator Location: Hatfield Peverel Care Home, Chelmsford CM3 2NZ Salary: £12.60 - £13.60 per hour depending on experience Contract: Permanent, part time, 24 hours per week, 8am - 2pm or 9am - 3pm including alternate weekends. Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.6/10 About Hatfield Peverel Care Home: Set in nine acres of grounds, the home offers a warm welcome to anyone in need of nursing, residential and dementia care. Short stays are also offered to help both carers and their elderly loved ones at times when they need a break or a little extra support. It could be that you’re going away and you want peace of mind that you’re loved one won’t be on their own, or they might need to recuperate after an operation or illness. Whatever the reason, their doors are open. Advanced bookings available. The home has a dedicated dementia-friendly house, known as Mallard, where residents are supported by dementia champions. The home’s interior has been decorated to suit individuals with dementia, being colour-themed and including memory triggers. Hatfield Peverel is a lively and welcoming care home at the heart of your local community. The dedicated care team plan a varied programme of activities and social gatherings, which you’re welcome to take part in. From flower arranging, baking clubs, tea dances to regional events such as summer fetes and remembrance celebration events, there is always something going on. Great attention is placed on the food menu to make sure it is both enjoyable and nutritious, made by an experienced chef using fresh produce, while there are snacks and drinks available throughout the day and night. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients. Soon after a resident arrives at Hatfield Peverel, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them. 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: 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. 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 b