Activity Coordinator - Victoria Ward

Job summary

Band 3 - Activity Coordinator - Part time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Activity Coordinator with great creativity and passion. Ideally you will also have experience of working with older people who are experiencing mental health issues, but this is not mandatory. An NVQ level 3 or significant experience within a healthcare role is required.

Situated in Farnham Road Hospital in Guilford; Victoria Ward is an acute assessment and treatment ward specialising in the care of Older Adults with functional mental health disorders.

We are a 20-bedded inpatient ward and we have an experienced and dedicated team which is passionate about giving high quality, person centred care.

This Activity Coordinator role is ward-based and the person appointed to the role will be an integral part of the Occupational Therapy team as well as the wider multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities will include delivering safe, meaningful and personalised activities to all the patients whilst they are on the ward.

Excellent communication skills and confident use of IT are key to this role.

We are committed to continuous learning and development.

Main duties of the job

• Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
• Develop positive relationships with participants.
• To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
• To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our colleagues, and celebrate success.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Road Hospital

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Farnham Road Hospital

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX

Employer's website

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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