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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diversional Activity Coordinator to join our Therapies Team at Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford. We are a fully integrated therapy team, and you will be working with people being treated on our 2 Working Age Adult Wards and 1 Psychiatric Intensive care Unit.
As a Diversional Activities Coordinator within the Therapies Team, you’ll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for people who use our services.
Your role supports the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care that positively contributes to each individual's recovery journey.
This role involves planning and delivering engaging activities tailored to individual needs and interests to support and enhance psychological, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being.
You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.
We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
- Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
- Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
- Develop positive relationships with participants.
- To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
- To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description/person specification for more information on the requirement for this job.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Diversional Activity Coordinator with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £26,240 - £27,928 Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Nov 2025.
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