Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and passionate Band 3 Activity Coordinator. The post is based within Ken Porter Ward, an older adult mental health ward.
The post holder will work to deliver meaningful group activities and one to one sessions for the service users on the ward. The post holder will also facilitate interventions under the guidance of the qualified Occupational Therapist to help service users in further developing their independence whilst they are on Ken Porter Ward.
Successful candidates will have strong engagement and motivation skills and be able to work well with service users with complex mental health, cognitive and physical health needs. This role will offer you the chance to develop your skills in an inpatient setting, alongside a supportive and creative team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based within the Ken Porter Ward Multidisciplinary Team and would be responsible for planning and facilitating a weekly activity therapeutic programme that includes social, creative and skill-based activities for the service users to engage within the ward environment and local community.
The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support service users along their recovery journey and support towards safe discharge and improving quality of life. Team work is important in this role as the post holder would be required to work with different staff members e.g. Nursing staff, Medical staff etc. The post holder will receive regular supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist and will be supported with their career development.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent e.g. level 2.
Desirable
- 3 A level's or equivalent e.g. level 3
- Care Certificate
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate with in an MDT team
- Confidence to work autonomously
- Ability maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with older people.
- Good basic IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of legislation relating to mental health
- Awareness of risk assessment and risk management in an inpatient older adult MH setting
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Sensitive to cultural dynamic and diverse needs
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health settings
- Experience of working with older adults
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Desirable
- Experience of working in an older adult inpatient MH setting
- Experience of facilitating activity sessions
- Experience of group facilitation
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent e.g. level 2.
Desirable
- 3 A level's or equivalent e.g. level 3
- Care Certificate
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate with in an MDT team
- Confidence to work autonomously
- Ability maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with older people.
- Good basic IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of legislation relating to mental health
- Awareness of risk assessment and risk management in an inpatient older adult MH setting
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Sensitive to cultural dynamic and diverse needs
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health settings
- Experience of working with older adults
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
Desirable
- Experience of working in an older adult inpatient MH setting
- Experience of facilitating activity sessions
- Experience of group facilitation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
