# Activities Coordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-coordinator/566c82fa-df77-476b-b06c-58b0828b7c4d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-coordinator/566c82fa-df77-476b-b06c-58b0828b7c4d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Block 5, Carlton Court - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Activities coordinator - **Salary:** £28819.00 to £31626.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T14:20:17.970Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8261206 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8261206?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you passionate about working with young people to bring purpose, structure and enjoyment to their day? We are looking for an Activity Coordinator to join the NWAS team and play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and recovery of our service users. This role is central to creating a positive Ward environment by planning, delivering and encouraging participation in a wide range of meaningful activities that reduce boredom and promote engagement. You will work primarily alongside service users, supporting them through creative, therapeutic and recreational activities, while also becoming an integral member of the wider Ward Team, contributing to holistic, person‑centred care. ### Main duties of the job If you are someone who: - Brings energy, enthusiasm and positivity - Has a creative and flexible approach to engaging young people - Enjoys working collaboratively with service users and colleagues - Can adapt activities to meet different needs and abilities …then we would love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s daily experiences and recovery journey. About us: Kestrel Ward is a 12 bedded General Adolescent Inpatient Unit, serving the North Wales and North Powys areas. We are committed to further developing our service to provide excellent and collaborative care with our service users, through participation in activity, recovery and gaining feedback of the service user experience. For further information, please contact NWAS Reception, and ask to speak to one of the Ward Management Team on: 03000 850056 The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh language skills are desirable ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to utilise ward vehicles for transport of service users. **Desirable** - Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including a Childrens Barred List check ### Values **Essential** - Commitment to equal opportunities and a positive and inclusive attitude to service users and their families/carers. - Ability to empathise with service users. - Ability to work well as part of a team. - Commitment to training and development and ongoing evidence of personal development. - Enthusiastic and self-motivated. - Positive attitude towards mental health. - Ability to be flexible and adaptable. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs in a health or education setting. **Desirable** - Experience of working with young people between the ages of 12-18 with complex needs including Mental health, Learning Disability and Neurodevelopmental conditions. ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Knowledge of Safeguarding and child protection procedures - Co-ordination and organisational skills. - Basic risk assessment and risk management skills. - Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. - Computer literacy. - An understanding of issues affecting people with mental illness. - A Basic awareness of issues affecting health and social care. - An understanding and awareness of person centred care - Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. - Ability to problem solve and adapt to novel situations under pressure. - An understanding of equality and social inclusion principles. - Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance. **Desirable** - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh. - Previous experience in delivering group activities - Knowledge or experience of working with 3rd sector organisations - Experience of working closely with and delegating tasks to others ### Qualifications and/or Knowledge **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject area. - Significant experience in a health care or education setting or experience in an CAMHS setting - NVQ Level 4 or equivalent or willingness to undertake within 18 months in post ## Documents - [jdps english (pdf, 728.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574970) - [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 664.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10574971) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10630946) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.