Activity Coordinator | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
We may close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible if interested in the role.
12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an Activity Co-ordinator.
Our diverse team work together to provide an innovative, trauma focused treatment programme for male offenders within a high secure prison. Our cutting-edge treatment relies upon people skilled and interested in working relationally with prisoners to increase meaningful activity and resilience.
Post-holders will both deliver and support operational staff in the delivery of a range of activities with patients in our service on a 1:1 and group basis. This population can be hard to engage so we are looking for highly motivated and innovative individuals.You will be supported with regular supervision, access to varied training opportunities and encouraged to build relationships with the wider team. The role is fixed for one year, with the possibility of extension.
To provide and coordinate meaningful groups and activities both on the spur and in the day centre, whilst considering individual interests and goals.
To work jointly with operational staff to provide meaningful activities on and off of the prison wing.
To offer group-based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/community integration/recovery.
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team including clinical and operational staff.
To contribute to service improvement initiatives both on the wing and in the service.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities- To lead in the planning and organization of therapeutic activities on the wing and day centre, with oversight and direction from the activity and oversight of the outreach lead and wider team.
- Working under the regular direction/instruction of an activities lead the activity coordinator will ensure groups therapeutic potential is maximized with skill-development and meaningful activity in mind.
- The Activity coordinator may contribute to any relevant assessment completed by Therapists in the team by providing feedback on engagement and presentations within groups.
- To monitor and note progress of clients and report back to MDT in the weekly MDT meetings.
- To attend and contribute to the daily debrief meetings, weekly MDTs and yearly treatment review meetings.
- To contribute to evaluation, modifying and monitoring of the therapeutic program under supervision of a relevant professional.
- To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic and professional relationships with residents, including those who may be considered difficult to engage or may a present a risk toself/others.
- To assist /support / encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful occupations and routines.
This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024