Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Activity Co-ordinator Care Home Services

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a full time Activity Co-ordinator at Rawreth Court NHS Care Home in Rayleigh, Essex. A unique career opportunity to become a key member of the nursing team, you must be enthusiastic, motivated with good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You must be a team player and willing to go the extra mile for our residents care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder carries responsibility for planning and delivery for a range of therapeutic activities for older people with Dementia. The successful candidate will work within the Care Home, objectively meeting the needs identified in the residents Care Plan. The post holder will work under the supervision of qualified nurses and occupational therapist, whilst able to work on a regular basis without direct supervision, and maintaining excellent working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

o Season Ticket Loans

o NHS discounts for staff

o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

o Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9262

Job locations

Rawreth Court

Rawreth Lane

Rayleigh

SS6 9RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be flexible and able to work shift, allowing a therapeutic meaningful programme of care to be delivered.

The post holder will assist in nursing duties as determined on a shift-to-shift basis by qualified staff when activities are not being undertaken in the home.

The post holder will assist in all aspects of residents personal care as required.

The post holder will organise social and recreational functions in the home for residents, relatives and friends, e.g. birthday parties, fundraising events, bingo etc. The post holder will be creative in their approach and discuss their suggestions with senior staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be flexible and able to work shift, allowing a therapeutic meaningful programme of care to be delivered.

The post holder will assist in nursing duties as determined on a shift-to-shift basis by qualified staff when activities are not being undertaken in the home.

The post holder will assist in all aspects of residents personal care as required.

The post holder will organise social and recreational functions in the home for residents, relatives and friends, e.g. birthday parties, fundraising events, bingo etc. The post holder will be creative in their approach and discuss their suggestions with senior staff.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience
  • Understanding of the use of activities
  • Experience of working with people with mental health problems

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Understanding of health and safety

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge of working with groups of people

Desirable

  • Sensory awareness training

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with various types of people
  • Self and time management skills
  • Record keeping skills Ability to follow instructions
  • Listening and empathy skills
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience
  • Understanding of the use of activities
  • Experience of working with people with mental health problems

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Understanding of health and safety

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT Skills
  • Knowledge of working with groups of people

Desirable

  • Sensory awareness training

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with various types of people
  • Self and time management skills
  • Record keeping skills Ability to follow instructions
  • Listening and empathy skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rawreth Court

Rawreth Lane

Rayleigh

SS6 9RN


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rawreth Court

Rawreth Lane

Rayleigh

SS6 9RN


Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Care Home Manager

Alina Kutraite

alina.kutraite@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9262

Job locations

Rawreth Court

Rawreth Lane

Rayleigh

SS6 9RN


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