Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Activity Coordinator
The closing date is 18 June 2026
If you are motivated and enthusiastic about working with young people experiencing mental health issues, you will be excited to hear that a permanent Activity Co‑ordinator post has become available within our team.
The successful applicant will work as part of a large multi‑disciplinary team in the delivery of care and treatment for young people aged 12‑18 based in a CAMHS inpatient setting.
The role will involve delivery of a therapeutic timetable within Ty Llidiard, working jointly with nurses, therapists and education colleagues. The post holder will co‑ordinate, initiate and participate in activities that are both on and off the unit with access to a unit minibus and activity resources.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the direction of the Ward Manager, providing social, recreational, physical and leisure activities to young people aged 12‑18 whilst in‑patients at Ty‑Llidiard.
The direction of the work will be to enhance the recovery pathway via the facilitation of psychosocial interventions for young people experiencing serious mental illness, and will include therapeutic‑based groups as well as social, vocational and physical activities.
The post holder will help develop an activity‑based culture within Ty‑Llidiard, and facilitate ward and community‑based activities tailored to the needs of young people.
Welsh Skills Desirable
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; whilst the candidate does not need to have skills in Welsh, it will be considered an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. It is not fluency, just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above – Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
Person Specification
Experience
- Healthcare setting or educational setting or experience with CYP
- Experience in MH setting
Training
- Relevant to setting
- NVQ
Skills
- Welsh language skills in speaking/listening at Level 3 or above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
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