Activity Coordinator

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs to lead active, fulfilling lives? Do you enjoy planning and delivering engaging activities that promote wellbeing, recovery, and social inclusion?

As an Activity Coordinator, you will play a key role in enhancing the therapeutic environment at Heatherwood Court. You will work closely with service users and the multidisciplinary team to co-produce and facilitate a programme of meaningful activities tailored to individual interests and recovery goals.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building rapport with service users to assess their interests, strengths, and needs
• Planning and delivering a range of social, creative, recreational, and skills-based activities
• Promoting personal recovery principles and supporting service users to live the life they want to lead
• Collaborating with the MDT to ensure activities are client-centred and therapeutic
• Establishing links with local community initiatives in line with the Building Better Lives framework
• Acting as a resource of information and encouragement for service users
• Maintaining accurate records in accordance with Iris Care Group policies

About us

Iris Care Group has an exciting opportunity for acreative and compassionate Activity Coordinatorto join our well-established team at Heatherwood Court Hospital, Pontypridd.

Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job, we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and youll go home knowing that youve made a difference.

What will you receive?

• Annual salary of £26,052.00
• Clinical and managerial supervision from the Senior Occupational Therapy and Hospital Director
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• High street retail discount scheme
• Recognise Me our staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• No zero-hour contracts
• Overtime opportunities
• Death in service benefit