North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Activity Worker

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

Ward 2 Activity Worker

We are looking for a highly motivated Band 3 Activity Worker to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing positive care for our service users on an adult acute inpatient ward.

Working on an adult acute inpatient ward the post holder will be supervised and will work with the ward team to co-ordinate a programme of meaningful ward activities based on service user choice.

Training will be provided and post holders will be expected to participate in their own skill development.

Ward 2 is an acute ward for males of working age. We offer assessment and initial treatment for males with a variety of mental health needs, and work closely with other services to ensure ongoing recovery. We pride ourselves in offering intuitive, person centred interventions and we keep people at the heart of everything we do.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are:

To support the clinical team in providing a meaningful and therapeutic day for the patient group by providing diversional activities, support and practical assistance without the direct supervision of qualified staff. These activities may take place in either a community or centre setting.

To contribute to the effective running of the unit, undertaking appropriate basic nursing and housekeeping tasks.

To establish and maintain a rapport with young people, carers, relatives and visitors and to contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-AUC-7480122

Job locations

Harplands Hospital

Hilton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Initiate, plan and provide a range of diversional activities that are suitable to young persons needs and will assist the nursing staff in their assessment of each young persons mental health needs.

To support the clinical team in creating a therapeutic environment and structuring the young persons day, planning an delivering appropriate activities and engaging with young people.

To ensure effective communicational with the clinical team, accurately reporting observations and changes in an individuals presentation, both through verbal and written reporting mechanisms.

To undertake any appropriate nursing care duties as delegated by qualified staff in order to meet the basic needs of the patient group or to maintain the care environment.

In the event of emergency situation, take any necessary action required according to procedures and protocols to ensure the health and safety of others.

Undertake specific tasks to support carers of clients as agreed with qualified staff without direct supervision.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Initiate, plan and provide a range of diversional activities that are suitable to young persons needs and will assist the nursing staff in their assessment of each young persons mental health needs.

To support the clinical team in creating a therapeutic environment and structuring the young persons day, planning an delivering appropriate activities and engaging with young people.

To ensure effective communicational with the clinical team, accurately reporting observations and changes in an individuals presentation, both through verbal and written reporting mechanisms.

To undertake any appropriate nursing care duties as delegated by qualified staff in order to meet the basic needs of the patient group or to maintain the care environment.

In the event of emergency situation, take any necessary action required according to procedures and protocols to ensure the health and safety of others.

Undertake specific tasks to support carers of clients as agreed with qualified staff without direct supervision.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with multi-professional team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of attaining basic level of education Direct Care Level 2 NVQ / Care certificate completed Commitment to further professional experience/knowledge
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with multi-professional team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of attaining basic level of education Direct Care Level 2 NVQ / Care certificate completed Commitment to further professional experience/knowledge

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Hilton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH


Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Hilton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH


Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Brad Hazeldine

Bradley.Hazeldine@combined.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-AUC-7480122

Job locations

Harplands Hospital

Hilton Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH


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