Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of Mental health and the impact
- Experience
Experience of working within inpatient acute mental health settings
- Experience
Experience or running therapeutic activities
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Good awareness of Perinatal Mental health
- Experience
Experience working on an acute Mother and Baby unit
- Experience
Experience of working with parents and children
- Experience
Experience working within the NHS
Job overview
Rainbow Mother and Baby unit is a 6 bedded specialist commissioned service offering assessment, support and treatment to women suffering from acute mental health illness during their third trimester of pregnancy up to baby being 12mths old.
Admissions are accepted primarily from the east of England. The team work very closely with other key professions to ensure the best outcomes for both Mother and baby therefore strong communication skills are essential.
Perinatal work is an exciting area focusing not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life.
Main duties of the job
Running group and 1:1 therapeutic activities to support recovery and enjoyment for Mum individually and Mum and baby together
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
to work on a 1:1 basis offering therapeutic activities for Mum and baby
Plan and run therapeutic group activities
Please see Job Description and person specification for further details on job role
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.
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This advert is for Activity Coordinator with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Rochford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Activities coordinator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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