Job summary
The Activity Co-ordinator role is a fast paced, highly rewarding, patient facing role integral to the smooth running and holistic offer of care and treatment on an inpatient acute mental health ward.
You will need to be creative and possess determination to continually improve / adapt and mould the offers of therapeutic , recovery and skill based groups in order to promote recovery and independence amongst our service users.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Good communication skills: verbal and written, English to GCSE or equivalent
- Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
Main duties of the job
Do you have a passion for mental health care?
Do you have creative skills which you can use to engage patients in on a mental health ward?
If so, there is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Activity coordinator to work alongside the Occupational Therapist, Nurses and Consultant Psychiatrist at St. Charles Hospital.
We are looking for a person who can use their own creative skills alongside our resources (art and craft materials, food, gardening, music and exercise) and provisions, to engage patients and support them on their recovery journey.
The aim of the role is to provide interventions, using recovery principles, in order to improve the service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead. The post holder will receive regular supervision by an Occupational Therapist and opportunities for training through CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery and Wellbeing College. Staff are also encouraged to develop their skills through reflection and learning.
The post is based on a mixed gender ward for patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The role includes facilitating a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users. Activities take place on the ward and in the local community.
About us
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's largest NHS Trusts.
With great size, comes fantastic opportunities, to develop, innovate and progress.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
- To facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.
- To work closely with the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
- To facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.
- To work closely with the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Previous Experience Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Voluntary experience.
- Provision of activities in health services.
- Teaching experience
- Experience of Facilitating Groups
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues
- Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally
- IT skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Creative/ leisure skills
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to utilise supervision effectively
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development
- Ability to work independently and is self motivated
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post
Other
Essential
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Previous Experience Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Voluntary experience.
- Provision of activities in health services.
- Teaching experience
- Experience of Facilitating Groups
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues
- Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally
- IT skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Creative/ leisure skills
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to utilise supervision effectively
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development
- Ability to work independently and is self motivated
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post
Other
Essential
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
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).
