Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Activities Co-ordinator

The closing date is 21 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for skilled, motivated, and passionate Activity Co-ordinator to join the Therapies team at the Elgar Unit, Newtown Hospital

The role is rewarding and challenging, with a focus on working within our adult mental health in-patient pathway.Hadley Unit is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.We care for working age adults with mental illnesses who may be detained under the Mental Health Act.

The Activity Co-ordinator works as part of a dedicated in-patient multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists to provide a range of therapeutic and ward-based leisure activities for working age adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis and have been admitted to our unit.

This is a full time role that requires evening, weekend and bank holiday working.

Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. In addition to meet Home Office salary threshold you must have the significant experience to be offered top of the pay band AND work a minimum of 35.5 hours per week.

There will be the opportunity to work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a range of activities, with an expectation for the post holder to work autonomously during the evenings and at weekends.

Regular supervision, reflective practice and training opportunities will be actively encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Develop and facilitate an activity programme, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide meaningful engagement on either an individual or groupwork basis.

Ensure activities are risk assessed, safe and effective.

Build a therapeutic relationship with patients, relatives, and carers to encourage their interest and participation in activities suited to their particular needs and interests, promoting independence and well-being.

Manage the timetabling and delivery of group and individual activities working flexibly including evening and weekends where required in line with the therapeutic timetables.

To observe, monitor and record patient activity and health status as appropriate, communicating appropriately any change in condition to multi-disciplinary team members.

To develop an understanding of clinical conditions that affect cognition and function and how therapeutic activities can be used appropriately.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health conditions, have excellent communication skills and an ability to build rapport with vulnerable patients.

You will have a can-do attitude, energy and enthusiasm and will have an understanding of how to work alongside an individual to engage them with activities which will promote recovery, health and wellbeing.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-1874

Job locations

Hadley Ward, Elgar Unit

Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a related subject i.e. Health & Social Care
Willingness to undertake training as required
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with different professionals
Experience in practical and organisational skills, such as cooking, crafts, exercise etc.
Experience in using activity as a form of engagement

Desirable

Experience in supporting people suffering with mental health illness
Experience of working in a care setting
Experience of facilitating group work

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
Ability to work both autonomously and within a team, with guidance and support as required.
To demonstrate a flexible approach to work
Able to manage time effectively
Self-awareness and self-management in the context of being in a complex environment
Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training (Safety Intervention/Breakaway) (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
Good observational skills
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills, which include both verbal and written communication.
Shares the Trust Values and models this in their attitude and behaviour
Literate in IT skills
Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Role modelling good behaviour
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Ability to praise and be supportive to others

Desirable

Supporting relatives and carers of people with mental illness
Able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning about caring for people with mental health illness

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to work flexibly hours to suit client group
Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of person-centred practice.
Knowledge of therapeutic activities using technical creative skills
Understanding the therapeutic use and value of activity.
Understanding of the impact that mental health issues can have on individuals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a related subject i.e. Health & Social Care
Willingness to undertake training as required
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with different professionals
Experience in practical and organisational skills, such as cooking, crafts, exercise etc.
Experience in using activity as a form of engagement

Desirable

Experience in supporting people suffering with mental health illness
Experience of working in a care setting
Experience of facilitating group work

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
Ability to work both autonomously and within a team, with guidance and support as required.
To demonstrate a flexible approach to work
Able to manage time effectively
Self-awareness and self-management in the context of being in a complex environment
Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training (Safety Intervention/Breakaway) (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
Good observational skills
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills, which include both verbal and written communication.
Shares the Trust Values and models this in their attitude and behaviour
Literate in IT skills
Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Role modelling good behaviour
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
Ability to praise and be supportive to others

Desirable

Supporting relatives and carers of people with mental illness
Able to demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning about caring for people with mental health illness

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to work flexibly hours to suit client group
Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events
You understand that we will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Confidentiality

Desirable

Knowledge of person-centred practice.
Knowledge of therapeutic activities using technical creative skills
Understanding the therapeutic use and value of activity.
Understanding of the impact that mental health issues can have on individuals

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hadley Ward, Elgar Unit

Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hadley Ward, Elgar Unit

Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road

Worcester

WR5 1JG

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)