Job summary
Employer heading
Activity Co-ordinator
Band 3
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Activities Co-ordinator to join our team.
Mulberry 2 is an acute treatment ward welcoming patients from the acute pathway for a period of up to 3 weeks.
We have a strong MDT presence and as a team have an abundance of energy and expertise whilst we work in collaboration both as a team and with our colleagues from neighbouring services and service users.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. This post is open to people with the right attributes to complement and enhance our team.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with acute mental health needs then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Aspects of the role will include;
- The provision and co-ordination of meaningful group and activity sessions for service users.
- The development of activities with individuals and the provision of support to enable people to engage in activity.
- To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/communication/education and recovery.
- Working alongside the Nursing and Occupational Therapy team.
- Providing support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
- Inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
- Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
- Promotion of their role within the ward and wider care setting.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To provide and co-ordinate meaningful group and activity sessions for service users.
- To develop activities with individuals and support people to use these.
- To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social
inclusion/communication/education and recovery. - To work alongside the nursing team.
- As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Activities Co-ordinator will provide support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
- The Activities Co-ordinator will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
- The Activities Co-ordinator will promote their role within the ward as being an integral part of the Recovery pathway.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Good level of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalent
- Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3 / AS Level or equivalent
- Understanding of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or whole life plan
Desirable criteria
- Related Health or Social Care qualification
- Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of recovery worker role
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
- Experience of working in a team or a group environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the public sector
- Experience of working across different organisational boundaries
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Able to relate to a wide range of people
- Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so
- High level of self-awareness – ability to critically appraise own performance
- Ability to assist people to develop recovery plans
- Ability and willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback
- Ability to work in an enabling and creative way
- Willingness to support people with a range of needs to meet their recovery goals
- Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to carry out practical tasks
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
- Computer literate in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express etc.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to a range of locations sometimes at short notice
- Ability to transport / accompany individuals to appropriate appointments
- A willingness to work flexibly through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate including unsocial hours and weekends between 07.00 21.00.
Other/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Emotional Maturity/ range of life experience
- Flexibility and Reliability
- Sense of humour
- Energy/drive, enthusiasm
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Bethell
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 219613
- Additional information
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