Activities Co-ordinator

The Activities Coordinator role involves much more than just organising programmes; it is about providing care and support to vulnerable individuals. Working within Wellesley Hospital, the role requires creating an activity-based culture using both technical and creative skills. Responsibilities include developing, delivering, and coordinating social, recreational, and leisure activities, tailored to individual needs and treatment plans. It involves working closely with the multidisciplinary team and establishing connections with community resources to increase patient engagement. The schedule includes working on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am-5pm. Key duties include documenting observations, assessing risks, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have group work skills, mental health awareness, good communication and organisational abilities, and a solution-focused approach to issues. A full UK Driver's License is required, with at least 12 months' experience in a mental health setting being desirable.

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

You will join the team at Wellesley Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.

You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Working hours - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm As an Activities Coordinator you will be:

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust,

Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

About your next employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, covering various domains including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. With a workforce of 8,000, they focus on a unique approach to care delivery, promoting continuous professional development and offering a suite of benefits such as career development, wellbeing support, and financial support initiatives. As part of Ramsay Health Care, they are part of a global network extending over 10 countries, employing over 86,000 employees worldwide. The company supports inclusive recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer, advocating the understanding of individual responsibility in safeguarding the welfare of service users. Elysium Healthcare emphasizes the importance of staff wellbeing, offering a comprehensive benefits package to support their employees' professional growth and personal well-being.

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