Job summary
We are looking for an Activity coordinator who is passionate, motivated and willing to join our team in providing recovery focused support for individuals with mental health needs.
This post is for 20 hours a week (inclusive of evening and weekend working) fixed term to cover Maternity Leave.
Interview will be taken place in a face to face setting.
*Please note that the use of AI is monitored and if used in your application must be declared*
Main duties of the job
- To provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users' quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
- To facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.
- To work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.
About us
We are 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 patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We are 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 are hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
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 appropriate activities for service users.
To work as a team member to deliver clinical interventions under supervision and direction, using activities as a treatment medium to support service users to achieve / develop/maintain daily living skills.
To assist in the assessment process under the supervision of a qualified OT for example; the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
To support service users to engage in social, diversional and recreational activities.
To plan, implement and review a range of activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of qualified occupational therapists.
To support service users to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.
To support service users to establish links with local community groups, voluntary sector services such as MIND, local college and employment support services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide culturally appropriate activities for service users.
To work as a team member to deliver clinical interventions under supervision and direction, using activities as a treatment medium to support service users to achieve / develop/maintain daily living skills.
To assist in the assessment process under the supervision of a qualified OT for example; the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
To support service users to engage in social, diversional and recreational activities.
To plan, implement and review a range of activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of qualified occupational therapists.
To support service users to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.
To support service users to establish links with local community groups, voluntary sector services such as MIND, local college and employment support services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education at Grade A-C
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Some experience of IT
- Mental Health experience
- Able to work with limited supervision
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Other
Essential
- Full driving licence in order to use the unit vehicle
- Ability to relate to individuals and groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education at Grade A-C
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Some experience of IT
- Mental Health experience
- Able to work with limited supervision
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Other
Essential
- Full driving licence in order to use the unit vehicle
- Ability to relate to individuals and groups
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).
