Activity Co-ordinator

Job Summary

To provide occupational activity to patients with acute and complex mental illness currently receiving services on the Hope and Horizon inpatient units. The activity coordinator will work under the supervision of a qualified OT to provide a range of therapeutic activities that promote health, well‑being and recovery.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the qualified Occupational Therapist in the delivery of occupational therapy programmes on an individual and group basis.
• Plan and deliver an activity programme for the young people on the in‑patient wards.
• Coordinate the delivery of activities to support the nursing and MDT teams.
• Lead activities that promote physical health and well‑being and make links with relevant local organisations and resources.
• Adopt a non‑judgemental approach with the young people, based upon respect and dignity.
• Participate in the assessment of the young people under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Undertake occupational activity that is age‑appropriate, promotes recovery, is valued and focuses on meaningful activity.
• Contribute to the development of an overall occupational therapy programme for the service that provides a range of rehabilitative activities on and off the unit.
• Attend clinical reviews and other interdisciplinary care planning processes.
• Work autonomously to undertake specific individual and group OT sessions as agreed with the qualified OT.
• Assist young people to develop and gain skills for everyday living (e.g. budgeting, shopping, cooking, developing social networks, accessing local services).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement in accordance with Agenda for Change and for medical and dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support work/life balance.
• Access to continued professional development.
• Involvement in improvement and research activities.
• Health and wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.

Education and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Evidence of further education or qualifications in creative or leisure activities.
• Life skills gained through work or personal experience.

Experience

• Recent experience of working in health care, care home or related area.
• Experience of coordinating and running group activities.
• Experience of working with a team within a health, social care or related setting.
• Experience of working in mental health services, preferably CAMHS.
• Experience of educating or teaching others.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of people with mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of how to design suitable activities to meet patients’ needs and interests.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organise and provide a range of group activities.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Time‑management skills.
• IT literacy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments for groups and activities.
• Capability to work on a seven‑day rota.
• Creative and/or recreational skills.

Work Related Circumstances

• Able to travel, work weekends and unsocial hours, and work within a busy inpatient unit.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority, Vetting and Barring Scheme.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

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