Band 3 Activity Worker

Job details

• Branch: Belfast HSCT
• Location: Belfast HSCT
• Directorate: Adult Social & Primary Care Services
• Salary: Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 27/08/26
• Closes: Thu, 10 September 2026 @ 4:30 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

We accept online applications only. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: Statutory Residential Homes

Bruce House, Brae Valley House

Killynure House, Orchardville House

BAND: 3

REPORTS TO: Senior Care Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Registered Manager

Job Summary / Main Purpose

Research shows that activities are an essential part of daily living. Well-planned activities help to provide structure, meaning, and achievement for the participant. Involvement in meaningful activity can:

Enhance physical, mental, social and emotional health.

Provide opportunities for social interaction, emotional release that helps to delay negative symptoms and promote positive aging.

Develop competence; achieve mastery that promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

Help people to realise their fullest potential and rediscover themselves.

Enhance attention and adaptive skills that maximize independence.

Experience pleasure, life satisfaction and enhance the quality of life.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Develop an Action Plan and activities programme which will focus on the unique needs and aspirations of people living with dementia

Draft an action plan and to review this with reference to the views of the residents, relatives, volunteers and staff.

Demonstrate an awareness of the process of maintaining residents' positive mental health.

Promote and advertise activities relevant to resident group.

Research information on activities, education opportunities, funding sources, materials and equipment and to make a library of resources

Establish a library of information and materials.

Be responsible for the library of resources, ensuring it is accessible for all staff.

Liaise with external agencies in the promotion of activities and education and recognise opportunities for partnership working

Organise with external agencies to provide services/courses in liaison with home staff.

Work with partners to identify funding opportunities for activities and provide information during the application process.

Facilitate activities with artists during various art projects.

To coordinate activities which are fair, inclusive and age appropriate, and evaluate their effectiveness

Ensure that activities programmes are reflective of the diversity of the resident / group regardless of gender, race, disability, culture and age.

Maintain a record of evaluation of significant activity projects.

Report concerns regarding inappropriate or in-completed funded activities.

Provide reports on performance

Provide written and verbal reports on performance as required.

Facilitate small group activities

Plan and undertake small group work skills and identify residents who will benefit most from these groups.

Provide advice.

Recognise opportunities for meaningful activities

Plan for seasonal activities and for special occasions such as birthdays.

Encourage and support staff in activities

Facilitate care assistants with materials and knowledge for activities.

Reminiscence and Leisure activities

Create a library of appropriate reminiscence tools such as cards, old newspapers, and audiotapes and videos. Research any outside activities such as displays in local museums or community centres and arrange visits.

Co-ordinate and lead leisure activities that encourage active participation and social interaction.

Community Integration

Encourage and seek community links as two-way interaction with the wider community provides understanding and a feeling of contributing to the community.

Liaise with Voluntary organisations, churches, community groups, local hairdressers and libraries.

Seek opportunities to raise awareness of dementia within the local community.

Financial support

Maintain financial documentation and auditing.

Resident Reviews

Attend and contribute to resident reviews when requested to do so.

Reporting & Recording

Maintain necessary documentation relating to the role.

Report resident well-being and effectiveness of activities.

Report concerns in well-being.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.

The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust's Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.

Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.

Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.

Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.

Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.

Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.

Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that "Cleanliness matters is everyone's responsibility, not just the cleaners" Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO '5 moments');

Using the correct '7 step' hand hygiene technique;

Being 'bare below the elbows' when in a clinical environment;

Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;

Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust's ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Certificate in Community Care or Social Care or NVQ Level II Care/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or BTEC National Certificate in Care (Social Care) or equivalent.

AND

1 years' activity support work in a Residential/Nursing/Community/Day Care/Voluntary Sector setting or

18 months caring experience in a Residential/Nursing/Community/Day Care/Voluntary Sector setting

OR

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a professional paid capacity working with older people with Dementia

Must be willing to undertake the QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care within 12 months of commencing post.

Be registered with a Professional Body i.e. NMC/NISCC or eligible to be registered with NISCC.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities Good interpersonal skills.

Ability to lead a group and motivate an audience.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and bank holidays

Ability to manage own workload and to work with minimum supervision.

Demonstrate creative artistic skills.

Demonstrate ability to use initiative and develop innovative activities. Interview

Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of therapeutic activity for older people.

I.T. Skills.

Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE

Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role