Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 3 Activity Co-ordinator. As part of modernisation of learning disability services, Hafod Y Wennol is looking for a candidate who is interested in working with individuals assessed as suitable for step down from low secure and locked rehab facilities.
We offer support to our Service Users over 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to work flexibly, working five days per week 8 hours shifts with some duties between the hours of 9am and 10pm, including weekends dependent on the needs of the service users.
All successful Candidates will be offered the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, developed to meet the training needs of Staff working with people with Learning Disabilities.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the nursing team and feedback to the multi-disciplinary team providing activities and rehabilitation to support individuals to live independently in their local area. Previous experience in a similar area of work would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, a forensic history and who may present with complex Behaviours that challenge.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful Candidates will be expected to create, co-ordinate and deliver a programme of activities and involve users in the design of activity programmes. Evaluation of the effectiveness of activity programmes will also be part of the role. Activities will include supporting the Service Users within the Unit, as well as within the wider community.
The successful candidate will also be empathetic and demonstrate good values and behaviours, in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality activity programme for our Service Users.
We are therefore looking for individual who has a caring, understanding and non-judgmental attitude, with the ability to plan and deliver a programme of activities. The successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with Learning Disabilities and demonstrate a person-centred approach to activity planning and delivery. Additionally, the successful Candidates must be flexible towards the needs of the service and able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills. In return, the Health Board will provide support and training opportunities for development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful Candidates will be expected to create, co-ordinate and deliver a programme of activities and involve users in the design of activity programmes. Evaluation of the effectiveness of activity programmes will also be part of the role. Activities will include supporting the Service Users within the Unit, as well as within the wider community.
The successful candidate will also be empathetic and demonstrate good values and behaviours, in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality activity programme for our Service Users.
We are therefore looking for individual who has a caring, understanding and non-judgmental attitude, with the ability to plan and deliver a programme of activities. The successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with Learning Disabilities and demonstrate a person-centred approach to activity planning and delivery. Additionally, the successful Candidates must be flexible towards the needs of the service and able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills. In return, the Health Board will provide support and training opportunities for development.
Person Specification
Experience of delivering and planning activities
Essential
- Has demonstrated experience of activity planning and delivery
Desirable
- Has worked with individuals with a learning disability
Experience of working with people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours
Desirable
- Has a qualification in PBS
Computer literacy
Essential
- Is able to develop plans and reports with the use of IT
Desirable
Is able to influence otrhers to support an activity programme. Has a positive and can do approach.
Essential
- Is able to influence otrhers to support an activity programme. Has a positive and can do approach.
Desirable
- Is a good team worker and communicator
Person Specification
Experience of delivering and planning activities
Essential
- Has demonstrated experience of activity planning and delivery
Desirable
- Has worked with individuals with a learning disability
Experience of working with people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours
Desirable
- Has a qualification in PBS
Computer literacy
Essential
- Is able to develop plans and reports with the use of IT
Desirable
Is able to influence otrhers to support an activity programme. Has a positive and can do approach.
Essential
- Is able to influence otrhers to support an activity programme. Has a positive and can do approach.
Desirable
- Is a good team worker and communicator
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
