Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Diversional Activity Coordinator

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for 4 enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Activity Coordinators to join our dedicated teams (Polaris, Orion, Vega and Lyra) mental health inpatient wards within Silverwood Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the recovery and wellbeing of adults living with mental health conditions. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, organising, and delivering a range of meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities that promote engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing for our service users.

As an Activity Coordinator, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team -- including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support staff -- to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating ward environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job:

Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Develop positive relationships with participants.
To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7637040-HOSP

Job locations

Silverwood

Holloway Hill, Lyne

Chertsey

KT16 0AE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description

Main duties of the job:

Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Develop positive relationships with participants.
To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description

Main duties of the job:

Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Develop positive relationships with participants.
To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or significant experience within a health care role

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in a patient facing role within health care role
Experience of working within a team
Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities

Desirable

Experience of working within adult mental health setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or significant experience within a health care role

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in a patient facing role within health care role
Experience of working within a team
Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities

Desirable

Experience of working within adult mental health setting

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.