Activity Coordinator - Mental Health

Job summary

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Band 2 / Permanent / 37.5 hours per week (shift working will include evenings and weekend working)

We are looking to recruit a band 2 activities co-ordinator who has a passion for enabling engagement through activities. The post involves working with service users within an adult mental health ward.

We are looking for an individual who has knowledge, experience, and motivation for engaging people who require mental health inpatient care. The role will be focussed on providing a broad range of activities on a group and 1:1 basis to enable service users to engage in opportunities which actively support their recovery and transfer into a less restrictive setting. You will contribute to the delivery of an evidenced based service by working with the Multidisciplinary Team, other service providers, service users, carers and families, to provide an effective client centred service.

Main duties of the job

You will provide formalised support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. The aim is to engage and provide activities to service users on the ward that promotes recovery as part of the therapeutic day. Activities will focus on delivering social, recreational and leisure opportunities. The post holder will work as part of the ward based team and work collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Activities will take place within the ward environment, but may where appropriate take place in the community or hospital grounds. You will liaise closely with registered staff on service user issues and will receive clinical supervision from the ward based occupational therapist.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

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You will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing, occupational therapy, other engagement staff, psychology and medics. The service offers peer support, professional development, appraisals and regular supervision, both clinical and managerial.

You will be expected to be flexible within your working approach and delivery, in response to service user needs. The environment can be fast paced and challenging, however, highly rewarding. This post will include weekend and evening work.

If you would like to discuss this post further, or arrange an informal visit, please contact Hayley Dean, ward manager - [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and awareness of the importance of activity within a mental health setting
• Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion.
• Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions.
• Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.