Activities Co-ordinator

Job Overview

Interested in gaining experience as an inpatient mental health Activities Coordinator? Then look no further.

A great opportunity is now available to gain experience in our mental health inpatient ward at the Campbell Centre.

We are looking for an Activities coordinator who is passionate, motivated and willing to join our team in providing recovery focused support for individuals with mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users’ quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.

You will facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.

You will need to demonstrate effective communication skills and form positive working relationships, using warmth and empathy that enables service user empowerment.

In return we offer a supportive working environment with regular supervision and an annual appraisal and the opportunity for personal development.

The post will close when sufficient applications have been received.

Informal visits to the unit are welcomed

Working for our organisation

We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.

We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we are hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• • To provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users’ quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
  • To facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.
  • To work closely with the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.

For further detailed information about this post please see attached Job Description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general standard of education at Grade A-C

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment
• Some experience of IT
• Mental Health experience
• Able to work with limited supervision

Desirable criteria

• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• First Aid Certificate

Other

Essential criteria

• Full driving licence in order to use the unit vehicle
• Ability to relate to individuals and groups