Job summary
To provide interventions with an occupation-focused and personal centred approach. In order to improve young people's ability to do the things they need and want to do.
To facilitate a therapeutic programme of social, creative and skills based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion and improved engagement across the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
To be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating group and individual exercise and/or gym facilities under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist- To work closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support delivery of a 'wrap-around' therapeutic programme.
Main duties of the job
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Do you have creative skills which you can use to motivate and engage people in their recovery?
This is an exciting opportunity for an Activity Coordinator's to work in an inpatient CAMHS unit . The role will involve taking a lead in developing and facilitating the recreation programme for the young people after school, in the evenings and on weekends.
Activity Coordinators facilitate a programme of social, physical, creative and skills based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and the ward and multi-disciplinary team contributing information towards standardised assessments and care plans
We are looking for a person who can use our resources (art and craft materials, food, gardening , music, cooking and exercise) to engage children and support them to their recovery.
The overall aim of the role is to provide interventions, using personal recovery principles, in order to improve the children's quality of life and to allow them to have access to positive experiences which will support their recovery journey. The post holder will receive regular supervision by an Occupational Therapist and opportunities for training through CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery and Wellbeing College.
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About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.The unit is a dedicated Tier 4 inpatient facility for young people aged 13-18 with severe and complex mental health difficulties, based in the centre of Chelsea. We offer inpatient care for up to twelve young people.
We are a 24/7, 365 service that comprises of a large MDT, spanning medical, nursing and therapies professions.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide culturally and age appropriate activities for young people, aged 13 18 years.
To work as a team member to deliver clinical interventions under supervision and direction, using activities as a treatment medium to support young people to re-establish/develop and maintain daily living skills.
To support young people to engage in social and recreational activities, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for therapeutic engagement.
To plan, implement and review a range of activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of a qualified occupational therapist.
To support young people to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.
To support and assist young people with managing their self-care needs as and if identified as part of a care plan.
To assess risk and manage it effectively whilst ensuring maximum risk tolerance that facilitates the young persons recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines.
To work in partnership with other agencies, for example signposting to external community leisure resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide culturally and age appropriate activities for young people, aged 13 18 years.
To work as a team member to deliver clinical interventions under supervision and direction, using activities as a treatment medium to support young people to re-establish/develop and maintain daily living skills.
To support young people to engage in social and recreational activities, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for therapeutic engagement.
To plan, implement and review a range of activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of a qualified occupational therapist.
To support young people to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.
To support and assist young people with managing their self-care needs as and if identified as part of a care plan.
To assess risk and manage it effectively whilst ensuring maximum risk tolerance that facilitates the young persons recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines.
To work in partnership with other agencies, for example signposting to external community leisure resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 2 in care / Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Work in care or agreed equivalent
- Commitment to undertake continuing personal development and to gain appropriate Level 3 qualifications within an agreed timescale
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Care / Certificate in Community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent
- Care Certificate qualification
- Other relevant qualifications relating to therapies, health, exercise and sports science.
- First Aid Course
- Registered with Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Experience
Essential
- Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
- Experience of working with children/young people and their families
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Voluntary experience.
- Provision of activities in health services.
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working alongside an Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working with individuals that may present with significant distress, resulting in risks to themselves or others
- Delivery of activities with children/young people presenting with mental health difficulties
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
- Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally
- IT skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to promote clear communication within a team structure
- Willingness to facilitate and, where appropriate, engage in age-appropriate therapeutic activities for young people
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy within an MDT
- Ability to facilitate creative activities
- Ability to facilitate sports and exercise activities
Attitudes and Aptitudes
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to utilise supervision effectively
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the post
- Be able to work independently and demonstrate self motivation
- Awareness of the importance of therapeutic boundaries and how to maintain these when working with young people
- Ability to carry out the job with a focus on compassion and non-judgement
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
Desirable
- Willingness to engage in physical activities as part of the therapeutic programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 2 in care / Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Work in care or agreed equivalent
- Commitment to undertake continuing personal development and to gain appropriate Level 3 qualifications within an agreed timescale
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Care / Certificate in Community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent
- Care Certificate qualification
- Other relevant qualifications relating to therapies, health, exercise and sports science.
- First Aid Course
- Registered with Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Experience
Essential
- Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities.
- Experience of working within a team.
- Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
- Experience of working with children/young people and their families
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Voluntary experience.
- Provision of activities in health services.
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working alongside an Occupational Therapist
- Experience of working with individuals that may present with significant distress, resulting in risks to themselves or others
- Delivery of activities with children/young people presenting with mental health difficulties
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
- Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally
- IT skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Able to manage time effectively
- Able to promote clear communication within a team structure
- Willingness to facilitate and, where appropriate, engage in age-appropriate therapeutic activities for young people
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy within an MDT
- Ability to facilitate creative activities
- Ability to facilitate sports and exercise activities
Attitudes and Aptitudes
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to utilise supervision effectively
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the post
- Be able to work independently and demonstrate self motivation
- Awareness of the importance of therapeutic boundaries and how to maintain these when working with young people
- Ability to carry out the job with a focus on compassion and non-judgement
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
Desirable
- Willingness to engage in physical activities as part of the therapeutic programme
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).
