Activities Co-ordinator

Priory Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health treatment unit in Cardiff seeks an Activities Co-ordinator to develop therapeutic and wellbeing activities for patients. This full-time role involves planning engaging programs and collaborating with occupational therapy teams to enhance patient quality of life. Ideal candidates should be motivated, creative, and organized, contributing positively to patient experiences. Benefits include training opportunities, on-site parking, and flexible benefits. Apply by contacting the recruitment team for further discussions.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Access to development opportunities

Professional qualifications sponsorship

Leadership and management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and creative individual.
• Experience in the care sector is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to understand patient needs and facilitate activity choices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop therapeutic, wellbeing, and social activities.
• Create and organize a varied program for patients.
• Collaborate with occupational therapy team and ward staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Cardiff

Compensation: £24,638 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Cardiff is looking for an activities co-ordinator to join our team. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. Priory Hospital Cardiff is a modern mental health treatment unit. The unit includes a variety of facilities, such as three secure gardens, a gym, patient practice kitchens, patient social area, art rooms and dedicated support services areas. The service is currently being developed to provide bespoke treatment packages for a variety of patients with complex mental health needs. The unit will provide a modern, homely environment promoting independence, whilst employing an experienced multi-disciplinary team to oversee and support patient progress.

What you'll be doing

The post holder will work collaboratively in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for the patients across site. You will be working collaboratively with the occupational therapy team and ward staff. As activities co-ordinator you will look to create, plan and organise an interesting and varied program of daily activities, entertainment and events to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of clients at Priory Hospital Cardiff. This looks like:

• Providing a programme of activities to complement the therapy provision, including entertainment and events
• Creating calendars that support an individual to fill their time meaningfully.
• Listening to the patients through conversation and questionnaires to support the production of programme of events/activities/entertainment
• Developing and maintaining links with local community churches, schools, gyms, community centres etc.
• You will need to pre-plan and risk assess activities before they take place

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual with good communications skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of the people we care for. The ideal person will be organised and have some experience working within the care sector, therefore being able to understand the needs of patients and aid and facilitate activity choices. No experience as an activities co-ordinator is required but a positive, enthusiastic attitude is a must.

If you wish to discuss the above please contact a member of our recruitment team on [e-mail], or Hospital Director Michelle Mason on [e-mail].

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.