Activities Coordinator

• Maintain an awareness of current issues affecting people experiencing mental health difficulties, ensuring activities are appropriate and supportive of patients' wellbeing.
• Plan & lead a range of recreational activities that meet the needs & interests of patients, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with patients & carers, encouraging engagement & participation in activities.
• Observe & monitor patients' wellbeing during activities & social interactions, recognising changes in mood or behaviour & responding appropriately.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs, using a calm & supportive approach that helps maintain a safe & positive environment.
• Provide verbal & written feedback to members of the multidisciplinary team regarding patient engagement & progress during activities.
• Record & document activity sessions within patient care records in line with service requirements.
• Carry out appropriate risk assessments for activities, ensuring individual patient risk assessments are understood & followed for activities on or off the ward.
• Work with the Ward Manager to identify & maintain appropriate equipment & materials, ensuring activity resources are prepared & available before sessions.
• Participate in Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training, including physical intervention, & maintain the physical capability .

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Essential

• GCSE Level C or equivalent in English

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience within a hospital or similar care setting
• Experience working with patients with Mental Health
• Experience working with groups of people

Essential

• Good knowledge of craft and social activities and how they can be used within a group
• Basic knowledge of health and safety

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of health promotion
• Understanding of risk identification and assessment.
• Understanding of de-escalation