Activity Coordinator
The closing date is 09 March 2026
Job summary
This full time post (Between Monday-Sunday 8:00am-10:00pm) is primarily based within the adolescent inpatient units at Prestwich Hospital (Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) although there is an expectation the post holder will contribute directly into other services within CAMHS if required. Junction 17 is a mixed adolescent acute unit (15 beds). The Gardener Unit is a medium secure unit for adolescent males (10 beds). Both units are currently accredited with QNIC and received outstanding for caring domain from the CQC.
The post holder will join an experienced and welcoming Multi-Disciplinary Team, including Psychiatrists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers and be part of a specialist Occupational Therapy service, made up of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Activity Coordinators.
The post holder will plan and coordinate and implement a range of creative individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the services users.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the wards and or out in the community and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner and record findings in electronic care records.
The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carer's.
The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. Promote safe practice; Value the aims of service users; Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change; Value social inclusion.
The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct/indirect service user care and support service users under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7628360-C
Job locations
Junction 17
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Junction 17
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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