Activity Co-ordinator
Job overview
We are looking for an Activity coordinator who is passionate, motivated and willing to join our team in providing recovery focused support for individuals with mental health needs.
This post is for 20 hours a week (inclusive of evening and weekend working) fixed term to cover Maternity Leave.
Interview will be taken place in a face to face setting.
*Please note that the use of AI is monitored and if used in your application must be declared*
Main duties of the job- To provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users’ quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
- To facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.
- To work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.
Working for our organisation
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We are always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we are hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide culturally appropriate activities for service users.
To work as a team member to deliver clinical interventions under supervision and direction, using activities as a treatment medium to support service users to achieve / develop/maintain daily living skills.
To assist in the assessment process under the supervision of a qualified OT for example; the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.
To support service users to engage in social, diversional and recreational activities.
To plan, implement and review a range of activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of qualified occupational therapists.
To support service users to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect ‘recovery goals.
To support service users to establish links with local community groups, voluntary sector services such as MIND, local college and employment support services.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good general standard of education at Grade A-C
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Some experience of IT
- Mental Health experience
- Able to work with limited supervision
- Previous NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- First Aid Certificate
Other
Essential criteria- Full driving licence in order to use the unit vehicle
- Ability to relate to individuals and groups
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
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