Activity Coordinator (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY)
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Job summary
Activity Coordinator (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY)
Salary Scale: Band 2- 16 hours per week (evenings and alternate weekends)
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, compassionate, creative and keenly motivated to join our well established and innovative occupational therapy team at Guild Lodge. You will be part of a team working alongside service users and staff to promote the importance of social activities.
Main duties of the job
A key aspect of your role will be supporting service users to engage in meaningful social opportunities outside of the main occupational therapy programme.
We have a range of excellent environments and opportunities for services users - namely a large Therapeutic Resources Centre & Sports Hall (that includes a pottery room with pottery wheels and a kiln, an art room, kitchen and gym facilities).
So, if you have a passion for working with people who have mental health difficulties and are good at motivating others- please apply!
We always support and encourage our staff through personal development and appraisal and value the importance of regular supervision. This is an excellent chance to gain a range of really good skills in a fantastic environment!
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
06 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-SPS1331-CLK
Job locations
Guild Lodge
Preston
PR3 2JH
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guild Lodge
Preston
PR3 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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