Activity Coordinator

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 March 2025

Job summary

We are committed to providing high quality care for the people of Bradford, Airedale and Craven. Are You?

As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual's needs.

Are you a passionate about working with people and looking for a new and exciting challenge to develop your skills within an inpatient mental health care setting?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Activity co-ordinator to join our well-established team.

The vacancies will be based on Fern Ward at Airedale Centre For Mental Health which are the acute psychiatric ward, caring for males aged 18-65 who are experiencing acute mental illness.

*TEMPORARY LOCATION WILLOW WARD at LYNFIELD MOUNT HOSPITAL UNTIL OCTOBER 2025*

As an activity co-ordinator you will work within the occupational therapy team structure and alongside the ward to assist in the delivery of meaningful activity on the ward and within the local community, and support recovery and transition from hospital to home. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team both on the ward and in the community. In addition, you will be involved in service development within the relevant area.

We are seeking innovative individuals, able to work collaboratively with service users and staff, and integrate well into the multidisciplinary team on the ward.

Main duties of the job

The new provision will incorporate a 7-day service with shift working to enhance the therapeutic offer for service users, and will include a combination of the following hours:

Early Shift- 07:30 - 15:30
Mid Shift- 09:00 - 17:00
Late Shift- 12:00 - 20:00

Closing date: 9th March 2025

Shortlisting date: W/C 10th March 2025

Interview date: TBC

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-25-

Job locations

Airedale Centre for Mental Health

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Caring and working with people/children in a health care environment.
Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.
NVQ III in care.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.
Experience of delivering meaningful/therapeutic activity.
Experience of dealing with the public.

Desirable

Experience of facilitating groups
Awareness of risk management strategies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Caring and working with people/children in a health care environment.
Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2.
NVQ III in care.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.
Experience of delivering meaningful/therapeutic activity.
Experience of dealing with the public.

Desirable

Experience of facilitating groups
Awareness of risk management strategies

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.