Activity Coordinator

Job overview

Band 4 Activity Coordinator

Location: Parkview, Birmingham Salary: Band 4 NHS Agenda for Change

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Activity Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary CAMHS team at Parkview. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and deliver meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities that support young people's wellbeing, recovery, independence and social inclusion.

Working with young people on both a one-to-one and group basis, you will develop engaging activity programmes, and work alongside healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We are looking for someone with experience of delivering activities, excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a passion for helping young people achieve positive outcomes. Relevant experience in areas such as sports coaching or arts would be welcomed.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of service delivery

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a range of therapeutic, and recreational activities for young people at Parkview. Working autonomously within agreed guidelines, the post holder will ensure that activities are person-centred, meaningful and responsive to individual needs, interests and recovery goals.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, and external organisations to develop and deliver activity programmes that promote engagement, social inclusion, independence, wellbeing and recovery. This will be on a 1:1 or group basis.

Using observational skills, clinical judgement and risk assessment processes, activities will be adapted to meet individual patient needs and ensure safe participation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves leading on designated activity projects and programmes, coordinating resources, supporting the implementation of individual activity plans, and providing guidance and support to Activity Coordinators and support staff where appropriate.

The Activity Coordinator will maintain accurate records and contribute to the ongoing development of activity provision within the service, ensuring activities promote discovery, purpose, meaning, recovery and improved quality of life.

Please refer to the job description for further details on the main responsibilities of the 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.