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 our older adults inpatient mental health ward.
You will need to be creative and possess determination to continually improve and adapt 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.
- Experience of older adult mental health an advantage.
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 an older adults 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, MDT, Matron and Consultant Psychiatrist on Redwood Ward 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, exercise, reminiscence and other resources, 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 Redwood Ward (female and male ward) for patients who are experiencing both functional and organic mental health needs. The role includes facilitating a programme of social, creative and therapeutic 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 therapeutic 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 patient 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 therapeutic 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 patient centred activities.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Training relevant to a mental health setting
Previous Experience Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Previous experience of working in mental health
- Experience of working within a team setting
- Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
- Personal experience of engaging in a broad range of creative activities
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a secondary mental health service (paid/voluntary)
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of a skill, e.g. artistic, fitness related, other that can be used to engage patients
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and basic use of up to date systems of communication i.e. Microsoft word, e-mail, fax, telephone etc.
- An understanding of the needs of individuals affected by mental health issues.
- Knowledge of a range of activities which could be applied within a ward setting
- Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate activities with individuals and groups
- Ability to work within a team.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative.
- Ability to manage self and workload.
- Ability to work flexibly, accommodating the needs of service users and the demands of the ward
- Ability to self reflect and use supervision effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge of personal recovery principles and their application to service delivery
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- 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
Desirable
- Training relevant to a mental health setting
Previous Experience Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Previous experience of working in mental health
- Experience of working within a team setting
- Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
- Personal experience of engaging in a broad range of creative activities
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a secondary mental health service (paid/voluntary)
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of a skill, e.g. artistic, fitness related, other that can be used to engage patients
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills i.e. written, verbal, listening and basic use of up to date systems of communication i.e. Microsoft word, e-mail, fax, telephone etc.
- An understanding of the needs of individuals affected by mental health issues.
- Knowledge of a range of activities which could be applied within a ward setting
- Ability to plan, facilitate and evaluate activities with individuals and groups
- Ability to work within a team.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative.
- Ability to manage self and workload.
- Ability to work flexibly, accommodating the needs of service users and the demands of the ward
- Ability to self reflect and use supervision effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge of personal recovery principles and their application to service delivery
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- 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).
