Job summary
- Main area
- mental health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 383-ACA-4590-24
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hartington Unit
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Recreation Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Recreation Activity worker to join our team at the Hartington Unit.
As an Inpatient Recreation Activity Worker, you will be based on the ward and in a small Hub area delivering and facilitating 1:1 and group activities that will meet a range of needs for our inpatients including physical, mental and social wellbeing. You will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team such as Medical, Nursing, Therapy and Psychology staff.
The post holder will be delivering therapeutic activities to support and aid recovery whilst an inpatient. As a Recreation Worker you will also be responsible for assisting patients with healthier life style choices and physical activity. Our mental health services provide voluntary and in-voluntary short-term in-patient management and treatment during an acute phase of mental illness, until the person has recovered enough to be treated effectively and safely in the community.
The post holder will also part of a team in developing the recreation service when the team moves into the new inpatient unit which will be known as the Derwent Unit in late 2024.
Full time and part time to be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to adopt the person-centred philosophy of the service and provide care which promotes well-being, independence and enhances the autonomy of the service user. The post holder will be able to sustain a respectful, hopeful, consistent and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that reduces social exclusion.
This role will be will be supervised in order to promote social inclusion and contribute towards the needs assessment, care planning and implementation for people with severe and/or enduring mental health, particularly in regard to their development of daily living skills.
The post holder will also be expected to carry out delegated duties, introducing service users to the recreational service, organising and planning and facilitating recreational activities, working together with patients in groups and 1:1s and have IT knowledge to implement notes on our IT systems.
As a member of the Recreation Team the post holder will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service. The post holder will present a positive image of the recreational service and to the Trust, service users, carers and the community.
The member of the recreation service will support the running and development of the small Hub area which allows patients to experience activities off of the ward and in a monitored environment. The post holder will also be responsible for the handling of monies when supporting a small shop service for patients.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave per year, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Later this year the Hartington Unit will move to a brand new inpatient unit in Chesterfield called the Derwent Unit. This building is designed to offer improved mental health services to our inpatients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
1.1 Participate in the process of holistic care delivery to service users.
1.2.Assist and support service users in developing a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
1.3.Promote and assist/ support service users taking advantage of opportunities for leisure and productivity.
1.4.Support service users with activities of daily living and in accessing community resources.
1.5.Support registered health care staff and service users in implementing risk management and care plans by assessing the service users’ response to activities.
1.6.To recognise service users’ strengths and resiliencies that offset risk and promote their use as part of a pre agreed risk management plan.
1.7.Ensure care is always carried out to the highest standards and within the Policies and Procedures of the Trust and to national guideline standards.
1.8.Ensure attendance at Team Meetings and training and professional development.
1.9.Provide effective communication with clients, staff and other agencies within the Care Programme Approach.
1.10. Maintain accurate records and ensure a secure method of record keeping and professional exchange of information while maintaining confidentiality.
1.11. Report any significant change in service user’s verbal or non-verbal behaviours to the shift coordinator immediately.
1.12. The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a quality rehabilitation service and well-being, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the Occupational Therapy and Nursing staff.
1.13. Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice.
1.14. Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit (e.g., sporting, creative, domestic or technical activities). Most of the planning is straightforward but there may be a requirement to adjust plans at times.
1.15. Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole.
1.16. Maintain dedicated time for practical groups and demonstrate effective time management when preparing activities and writing notes.
1.17. Assist in facilitating service user responsibility and choices for occupational participation, and the ability to determine their own lifestyle.
1.18. Contribute to occupational and clinical risk assessments, reporting findings to the occupational therapy team.
1.19. Assist in the co-ordination of care by communicating effectively and ensuring that Trust professional guidelines for record-keeping are followed.
1.20. Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to.
1.21. Participate in a multi-professional/agency approach to care, valuing the interface of professional roles and responsibilities.
1.22. Use effective interpersonal skills that relate to service users, carers and team members on an equal and respectful basis.
1.23. Demonstrate awareness of the Trust Policy for Clinical Supervision; receiving regular clinical supervision.
Person specification
essential/Desirable
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent or experience equating to this level
Desirable criteria
- Food Hygiene
- Gym Qualification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Mental Health experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering therapeutic activities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Millie Jepson
- Job title
- Interim Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 512568
- Additional information
Alternatively, please contact Jess Galley, Recreational Activity Co-ordinator, on 01246 512567 or [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 138117 / 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon, Tue, Wed)
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