# Activity Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activity-worker/246543f7-cf81-4469-a5ed-62b89360e378 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activity-worker/246543f7-cf81-4469-a5ed-62b89360e378.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** Stoke On Trent - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T12:42:32.978Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/StokeonTrent/North_Staffordshire_Combined_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Acute_Urgent_Care/Acute_Urgent_Care-v7984501 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7984501?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.combined.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a highly motivated band 3 activity worker to be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing positive care for our service users on an adult acute inpatient ward. Working on an adult acute inpatient ward the post holder will be supervised and will work with the team to coordinate a programme of meaningful ward-based activities based on service user choice. Training will be provided and post holders will be expected to participate in their own skill development. Ward 1 is an acute ward of working age. We offer assessment and initial treatment of males with variety of mental health needs and work closely with other services to ensure ongoing recovery. We pride ourselves in offering intuitive person-centred interventions and we keep people at the heart of everything we do. ### Main duties of the job To support the clinical team in providing a meaningful and therapeutic day for the patient group by providing diversional activities, support and practical assistance without the direct supervision of qualified staff.  These activities may take place in either a community, centre or ward setting. To contribute to the effective running of the unit, undertaking appropriate basic nursing and housekeeping tasks. To establish and maintain a rapport with the patients, carers, relatives and visitors and to contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To provide assistance to the clinical team in providing delegated interventions and support to the client group at a level that is appropriate to the experience and skills base of the post holder. To contribute to maintaining a positive physical and emotional care environment. To carry out specific tasks involving direct nursing care without the direct supervision of qualified staff. To work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To exercise autonomy within the parameters agreed with the Clinical Manager in order to achieve the above. ## Job Details We are looking for a highly motivated band 3 activity worker to be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing positive care for our service users on an adult acute inpatient ward. Working on an adult acute inpatient ward the post holder will be supervised and will work with the team to coordinate a programme of meaningful ward-based activities based on service user choice. Training will be provided and post holders will be expected to participate in their own skill development. Ward 1 is an acute ward of working age. We offer assessment and initial treatment of males with variety of mental health needs and work closely with other services to ensure ongoing recovery. We pride ourselves in offering intuitive person-centred interventions and we keep people at the heart of everything we do. ## Job Description To support the clinical team in providing a meaningful and therapeutic day for the patient group by providing diversional activities, support and practical assistance without the direct supervision of qualified staff. These activities may take place in either a community, centre or ward setting. To contribute to the effective running of the unit, undertaking appropriate basic nursing and housekeeping tasks. To establish and maintain a rapport with the patients, carers, relatives and visitors and to contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere. ## Responsibilities To provide assistance to the clinical team in providing delegated interventions and support to the client group at a level that is appropriate to the experience and skills base of the post holder. To contribute to maintaining a positive physical and emotional care environment. To carry out specific tasks involving direct nursing care without the direct supervision of qualified staff. To work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To exercise autonomy within the parameters agreed with the Clinical Manager in order to achieve the above. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent communication skills – verbal/written Ability to accurately pass on information clearly and precisely Able to promote professional image Awareness of confidentiality Ability to work in a team and independently Able to carry out delegated duties without direct supervision ### Experience **Essential** - Experience with multi-professional team ### Qualifications **Essential** - Evidence of attaining basic level of education Direct Care Level 2 NVQ / Care certificate completed Commitment to further professional experience/knowledge ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 776.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10267741) - [nhs pension (pdf, 97.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1216) - [employee benefits (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2653) - [why work at nscht (pdf, 689.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1217) ## 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.