# Activity Co-ordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activity-co-ordinator/d877cb3a-172f-46cc-bcdc-a9a9ee5b4928 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activity-co-ordinator/d877cb3a-172f-46cc-bcdc-a9a9ee5b4928.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Ashton Under Lyne - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 PA, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Working pattern will include some evening and weekend work.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T14:43:01.127Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Rochdale_Old_Road/Pennine_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/CAMHS_Mental_Inpatient_Ward/CAMHS_Mental_Inpatient_Ward-v8162153 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8162153?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Job Description: Post:                                      Activity Coordinator Salary/Grade:                        Band 3 Hours:                                    Full-time Location/Base:                     CAMHS Inpatient Service Responsible to:                    Occupational Therapist Accountable to:                    CAMHS Inpatient Service Manager Main Contacts:                     Internal or external contacts ### Job Summary To provide occupational activity to patients with acute and complex mental illness currently receiving services on the Hope and Horizon inpatient units.  The activity coordinator will work under the supervision of a qualified OT to provide a range of therapeutic activities that promote health, well-being and recovery. ### Main Duties & Responsibilities - Scope and Authority:  Under the guidance of Occupational Therapist, to be autonomous in the planning and carrying out of specified group activities - In addition to the usual interview you will be interviewed separately by a panel of 1 or 2 Young People (Service users) - Main Purpose of Job: To contribute to the delivery of Occupational Therapy within the CAMHS inpatient service - Position on Organisation: Responsible managerially and professionally to the Occupational Therapist. ### Main duties of the job Clinical: - To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist, as required, in the delivery of occupational therapy programmes on an individual and group basis. - To plan and deliver an activity program for the young people on the in-patient wards. - To coordinate the delivery of activities to support the nursing and MDT teams. - To lead on activities that promote physical health and well being and make links with relevant local organisations and resources. - To adopt a non-judgmental approach with the young people, which is based upon respect and dignity. - To participate in the assessment of the young people under the supervision of the Occupational therapist. - To undertake occupational activity that is age appropriate, promotes recovery, is valued and focuses on meaningful activity. - Contribute to the development of an overall occupational therapy programme for the service that provides a range of rehabilitative activities on and off the unit. - To contribute to the multi-disciplinary care planning process by attending clinical reviews etc. - To be able to work autonomously to undertake specific individual and group OT sessions as agreed with the qualified OT. - To assist young people to develop and gain skills for everyday living, i.e. budgeting money, shopping, cooking, developing social networks, accessing local services etc. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Attribute | Essential The qualities without which a post holder could not be appointed | Desirable Extra qualities which can be used to choose between candidates who meet all the essential criteria | How Assessed e.g. application form, interview, test, in-tray exercise etc - Education / Qualifications | GCSE Maths and English C grade | NVQ Level 3 Health and Social care   Evidence of further education | Application - Experience | Recent experience of working in health care or related area.   Experience of coordinating and running group activities. | Experience of working in mental health and preferably CAMHS.   Experience of working on a mental health in-patient unit – either CAMHS or adult   Experience of working in an MDT. | Application and Interview. - Knowledge | To have an understanding of mental health difficulties.   To understand the importance of meaningful activity to promote recovery for young people with mental health difficulties. | | Application and Interview. - Skills and Abilities | Able to act independently and responsibly with young people.    Able provide clear verbal instructions and present written information clearly.   Able to conduct risk assessments for groups and activities.   Able to complete a task and manage time.   Flexible to suit the needs of the service.   Confidence to facilitate group activities independently.   Ability to motivate young people. | Additional skills in a certain area of interest  e.g. sports, music, cooking etc. | Application and Interview. - Work Related Circumstances | Able to travel, work weekends and unsocial hours, and work within a busy inpatient unit.   Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.   Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme.    Hold a valid UK driving license. | | Application and Interview. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health conditions - Knowledge of how to design suitable activities to meet patient’s needs and interests ### Experience **Essential** - Recent experience of working in health care/ care home or related area - Experience of coordinating and running group activities - Experience of working with a team within a health, social care or related setting **Desirable** - Experience of working in mental health services - Experience of educating or teaching others ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Ability to organise and provide a range of group activities - A willingness to learn and develop self and practice - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - Ability to manage time effectively - IT literacy - Ability to work independently - Able to conduct risk assessments for groups and activities - Able to work on a seven-day rota **Desirable** - Creative and/or recreational skills ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent - Life skills gained through work or personal experience **Desirable** - Evidence of further education or qualifications in creative or leisure activities ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 168.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10463006) - [person specification (pdf, 127.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10463005) - [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 117.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=440) ## Agent Notes - 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