NHS
Job title:
Activities Co-ordinator
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join the Hopewood team as their new Activity Co-Ordinator, we are looking for two individuals one to work on Pegasus our specialist eating disorders ward and one to work on Hercules the CAMHS PICU.The role will involve working with patients on the wards and with the ward therapy and nursing teams to plan and facilitate daily individual and group activity programmes, which provide therapeutic and meaningful social and physical activities, enhancing patient’s quality of life and supporting their physical and psychological well-being.Activities would generally be ward based however there is opportunity to organise and facilitate activities off the ward with patients. The time of work would be flexible, on Hercules including doing later evenings to facilitate evening activities if this was deemed appropriate, helpful, and supportive to patient recovery. Pegasus would be 9-5 Monday to Friday.The role will involve working with young people with mental health issues, which will require you to be creative in your approach, dynamic in understanding and assessing risk and developing ideas in engaging young people in activity and making these activities meaningful.You will need to be able to work under your own initiative with guidance from the Ward Manager, Occupational Therapist Nursing, and wider Therapy team.Main duties of the jobUnder the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) and the Ward Manager you will be expected to assist in the delivery of therapeutic activities for young people. This will include a range of creative social and physical activities, to be carried out in the ward environment and the local community.As part of your role, you will be required to use your own resourcefulness, engage, form rapport and motivate people to participate in activities.Candidates should be respectful, non-judgemental, creative and have good communication and problem-solving skills, Experience of working with people with a mental health need is desirable although not essential.Supervision will be provided for the role, and you will link into an Activity Co-coordinators network to gain opportunities for support and training.About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitmentDate posted27 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number186-1452-24-MH-AJob locationsHopewoodFoster DriveNottinghamNG5 3FLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUnder the supervision and guidance of the Ward Manager and input from the Occupational Therapist, the post holder will be expected to assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions within the service.To motivate and engage patients in a wide range of individual and group activities.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUnder the supervision and guidance of the Ward Manager and input from the Occupational Therapist, the post holder will be expected to assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions within the service.To motivate and engage patients in a wide range of individual and group activities.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- oGCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- oStudy undertaken in relation to vocational or creative medias
- oPractical skills in gardening, cooking, woodwork, vocational opportunities, life skills or other activities
- oExisting Care Certificate
SkillsEssential
- oGood communication skills – both verbal and written
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oExcellent time management skills – ability to prioritise and organise
Desirable
- oExperience of working with CYP with mental illness
- oPractical Skills in vocational activities
- oExperience of facilitating group work
KnowledgeEssential
- oBasic awareness of mental health illnesses.
- oUnderstanding of Safeguarding
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the patient group
- oUnderstanding of the Mental Health Act
- oKnowledge of a variety of creative or vocational skills
- oKnowledge of the local area and resources.
TrainingEssential
- oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Physical requirements Essential criteriaEssential
- oHas the physical ability to perform the range of duties described in the job description
Contractual Requirements Essential criteriaEssential
- oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)
Values and Behaviours Essential criteriaEssential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- oGCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent
Desirable
- oStudy undertaken in relation to vocational or creative medias
- oPractical skills in gardening, cooking, woodwork, vocational opportunities, life skills or other activities
- oExisting Care Certificate
SkillsEssential
- oGood communication skills – both verbal and written
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oExcellent time management skills – ability to prioritise and organise
Desirable
- oExperience of working with CYP with mental illness
- oPractical Skills in vocational activities
- oExperience of facilitating group work
KnowledgeEssential
- oBasic awareness of mental health illnesses.
- oUnderstanding of Safeguarding
Desirable
- oUnderstanding of the patient group
- oUnderstanding of the Mental Health Act
- oKnowledge of a variety of creative or vocational skills
- oKnowledge of the local area and resources.
TrainingEssential
- oWillingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Physical requirements Essential criteriaEssential
- oHas the physical ability to perform the range of duties described in the job description
Contractual Requirements Essential criteriaEssential
- oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)
Values and Behaviours Essential criteriaEssential
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Expected salary
£24071 – 25674 per year
Location
Nottingham
Job date
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:17:19 GMT
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