Diversional Activities Worker

Job overview

Band 3 Diversional Activities Worker - Full time

**PLEASE NOTE:  This role is not eligible for sponsorship**

We have an exciting opportunity for a new member of staff to join our team in Substance Misuse on the Edward Myers Inpatient Unit.

Our Trust is on an incredible journey of innovation and we’d like you to be part of it. To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving mental health trust in the country. Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.’ Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience. The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system and compressed hours to support working families and our staff parking is free of charge.

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 an inpatient or community setting.

To contribute to the effective running of the unit, undertaking appropriate basic nursing and housekeeping tasks, if delegated.

To establish and maintain a rapport with service users, 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 as required without the direct supervision of qualified staff.

To work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.