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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Activities Co-Ordinator

The closing date is 14 October 2025

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with mental health needs? We are seeking a compassionate and creative Activities Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team at Rowan Ward 2. This role is central to enhancing the wellbeing of our service users through meaningful, therapeutic activities that support recovery and improve quality of life.

You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, nursing staff, and the wider multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver a diverse programme of group and individual activities. This is a hands-on role that requires empathy, initiative, and a genuine commitment to person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

  • Develop and deliver engaging activity programmes tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Facilitate group sessions and 1:1 activities that promote wellbeing and recovery.
  • Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to support therapeutic goals.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to clinical discussions and reviews.
  • Assist with risk assessments for activities and venues.
  • Support patients during therapeutic leave and community-based activities.
  • Promote protected mealtimes and assist with personal care when required.
  • Handle activity-related finances in line with Trust policies.
  • Attend handovers, meetings, and contribute to service development initiatives.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-3218

Job locations

Rowan Ward

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:

  • Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.
  • Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.
  • Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.
  • Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.
  • Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.
  • Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.
  • Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.
  • Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.
  • Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:

  • Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.
  • Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.
  • Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.
  • Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.
  • Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.
  • Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.
  • Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.
  • Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.
  • Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education Adequate literacy skills NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 of Creative Activity Therapist (CAT)Access to own private transport

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people, for example, in a health care setting as an HCA or rehabilitation assistant, particularly within mental health needs and dementia

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a mental health settingExperience of facilitating groups and/or 1:1 workExperience as an activity coordinator

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of good standard of literacy/English language skillsMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education Adequate literacy skills NVQ Level 2

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 3 of Creative Activity Therapist (CAT)Access to own private transport

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people, for example, in a health care setting as an HCA or rehabilitation assistant, particularly within mental health needs and dementia

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a mental health settingExperience of facilitating groups and/or 1:1 workExperience as an activity coordinator

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of good standard of literacy/English language skillsMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan Ward

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowan Ward

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Claire Cook

claire.cook@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935410784

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-3218

Job locations

Rowan Ward

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BX


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