Activities Facilitator

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Activity Facilitator to join Redburn Ward, Children's and young people general admission ward.

This post would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in facilitating the delivery of therapeutic activity within an inpatient environment supporting patients on their recovery journey.

You would also be expected to take an active role in the implementation of Talk 1st and the Safe Ward interventions.

You'll be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder’s focus will be to work towards creating an activity-based culture on the inpatient ward environment. They will both provide and co-ordinate a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within and off the ward.

The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from both nursing and Occupational Therapy treatment plans for identified individuals. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from an identified supervisor within the ward team.

To plan, implement, evaluate and record a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward.

In conjunction with qualified nursing and Occupational Therapy staff, co-ordinate a timetable of activities on each area to be implemented by self and support worker staff.

To work with individual service users on delegated areas of their treatment plans to help facilitate recovery.

To contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and modification of service users’ interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.

To contribute to the overall ongoing risk assessment carried out by the MDT.

To ensure an appropriate environment and equipment is available to carry out identified activities.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 20^th May 2025

We welcome your application.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge

Skills

• Planning and organisational skills, excellent communication skills
• Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting
• Involvement in group based interventions
• Ability to engage in therapeutic relationships with people
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate

Personal Characteristics

• Work well in pressured environments
• Can self-motivate and remain positive
• Practical knowledge of a range of leisure, educational, vocational, and technical activities, and ability share these with others

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience that can demonstrate skills acquired in a care setting
• Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities

Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.