Activities Co-ordinator

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Develop and facilitate an activity programme, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to provide meaningful engagement on either an individual or groupwork basis.

Ensure activities are risk assessed, safe and effective.

Build a therapeutic relationship with patients, relatives, and carers to encourage their interest and participation in activities suited to their particular needs and interests, promoting independence and well-being.

Manage the timetabling and delivery of group and individual activities working flexibly including evening and weekends where required in line with the therapeutic timetables.

To observe, monitor and record patient activity and health status as appropriate, communicating appropriately any change in condition to multi-disciplinary team members.

To develop an understanding of clinical conditions that affect cognition and function and how therapeutic activities can be used appropriately.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with people with mental health conditions, have excellent communication skills and an ability to build rapport with vulnerable patients.

You will have a can-do attitude, energy and enthusiasm and will have an understanding of how to work alongside an individual to engage them with activities which will promote recovery, health and wellbeing.

Job responsibilities

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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