Diversional Activity Coordinator
The closing date is 15 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diversional Activity Coordinator to join our Therapies Team at Silverwood in Chertsey. We are a fully integrated therapy team, and you will be working with people being treated on our 4 Working Age Adult Wards.
As a Diversional Activities Coordinator within the Therapies Team, you’ll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for people who use our services.
Your role supports the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate care that positively contributes to each individual’s recovery journey.
This role involves planning and delivering engaging activities tailored to individual needs and interests to support and enhance psychological, spiritual, social, and emotional well‑being.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
- Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
- Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
- Develop positive relationships with participants.
- Adopt a pragmatic and non‑judgmental approach.
- Provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.
Person Specification
Please check the job description/person specification for more information on the requirement for this job.
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in health and social care or related topic
- Level 2 qualification in health and social care or related topic plus demonstrable experience in a paid care role or proven experience in a paid care role
Experience
- Significant experience in a patient facing role within health care role
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities
- Experience of working within adult mental health setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employment Details
- Employer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Silverwood (St Peter’s Hospital campus)
- Salary: £27,106 to £28,850 a year incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Reference number: 325-8025207-HOSP
- Job location: Silverwood (St Peter’s Hospital campus)
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