Activity Coordinator

Job overview

We are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care for the people of Bradford, Airedale and Craven. Are you passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives?

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and community services for people of all ages, with care tailored to individual needs and delivered as close to home as possible.

An exciting 12‑month  opportunity has arisen for a full‑time Activity Coordinator to join our well‑established multidisciplinary team on Clover Ward, an acute mental health ward based at Lynfield Mount Hospital.

In this role, you will support the Occupational Therapy team to plan, facilitate and deliver meaningful therapeutic activities on both a one‑to‑one and group basis. Your work will help promote recovery, social inclusion and positive patient experiences within a busy acute ward environment.

This post is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with people, has a caring and supportive approach, and is interested in developing experience within mental health services or pursuing a future career in therapy or healthcare.

If you are motivated, approachable and keen to contribute to recovery‑focused care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As an activity co-ordinator you will work within the occupational therapy team structure to assist in the delivery of meaningful activity on the ward and within the local community, and support recovery and transition from hospital to home.  You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team both on the ward and in the community.  In addition, you will be involved in service development within the relevant area.

We are seeking an innovative individual, able to work collaboratively with service users and staff, and integrate well into the multidisciplinary team on the ward.

The provision will incorporate a 7-day service with shift working to enhance the therapeutic offer for service users, and the successful applicant will complete 12 hour shifts.

Closing Date: 16th August 2026

Shortlisting Date: 17th August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.