# Diversional Activity Coordinator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Farnham Road Hospital (Mental Health Unit)
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Activities coordinator
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £27,106 - £28,850 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27T15:41:18.550Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Guildford/Surrey_Borders_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Adult_Mental_Health/Adult_Mental_Health-v8229038
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8229038?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sabp.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for a enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Activity Coordinator to join our dedicated team (Mulberry Ward) mental health inpatient ward within Farnham Road Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the recovery and wellbeing of adults living with mental health conditions. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, organising, and delivering a range of meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities that promote engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing for our service users.

As an Activity Coordinator, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team — including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support staff — to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating ward environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.

### 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 see JD for additional role requirements - you can also contact for an informal discussion re this role

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Demonstrate experience in a patient facing role within a mental health setting or currently studying for a mental health nursing, AHP or psychology degree/qualification.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Level 3 Qualification in a health related subject or equivalent
- Level 2 Qualification in a health related subject and extensive patient facing experience (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a paid care role

## Documents

- [vacancy links (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2727)
- [carers information (pdf, 604.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2716)
- [sabp competency profile map (pdf, 672.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2714)
- [mindful employer information (pdf, 195.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2715)
- [benefits of nhs pension scheme (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2717)
- [divisional activity coordinator inpatient frh (pdf, 392.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10538625)

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