Activity Worker

The post holder will be ward based, providing a programme of meaningful activity in order to support service user recovery.

They will be expected to co-ordinate and run a variety of individual and group activities based on service user choice.

The post holder will liaise closely with nursing and OT staff to maximise opportunities for positive engagement in line with service user care plans.

The working pattern will comprise two shift patterns (Early 9-5, Late 12-8), as well as every third Saturday/Sunday (9-5).

The post holder will be required to maintain individual service user records and additional information to support audit.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out all duties in a manner that will respect and maintain the dignity of the individual patient at all times.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.

2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all

3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

. We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.

. We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

. NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme

. Excellent internal staff network

Experience or qualification

Essential: - Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties or associated training

Desirable: - 6 months + experience

Communication skills

Essential: - Excellent written communication skills

Meaningful activity & recovery

Essential: - Understanding the value of meaningful activity and recovery principles

Desirable: - Experience of using meaningful activity to support recovery

Practical skill sharing

Essential: - Experience or understanding of teaching a practical skill

Team work

Essential: - Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable: - NHS experience

Experience

Essential: - Ability to manage own work load

Desirable: - ability to recognise own stressors and ask for support as needed