Activities Co-ordinator

Priory Group; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Birthday Holiday - birthday leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Group is recruiting an Activities Co-ordinator for Priory Hospital Lincolnshire, located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. This full-time permament role supports a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions, ensuring a welcoming, safe environment and coordinated activity programs aligned with care plans.

You will design and run meaningful activities, coordinate schedules, and work within a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A–C or equivalent/NVQ Level 2.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in a clinical, healthcare, therapeutic or support environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful 1:1 and group activities to enhance patient wellbeing and independence.
• Undertake risk assessment of activities with senior colleagues and line manager.
• Create weekly activity timetables balancing structure and flexibility for inpatients.

Skills

GCSEs A–C

Driving licence

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Group activities

Safeguarding

Education

GCSEs A–C / NVQ Level 2

Job description

Activities Co-ordinator

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Lincolnshire

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire, £13.45 per hour, Full time - 37.5 hours per week.

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for an Activities Co-ordinator to to join our team. Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you’re assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Deliver meaningful 1:1 and group activities to enhance patient’s wellbeing, independence, community participation and quality of life in line with prescribed care plans (including OT care plans) and risk assessment
• Undertake risk assessment of activities in discussion with senior colleagues and line manager.
• Create weekly activity timetables that provide both structure and flexibility for patients within an inpatient hospital. Activities should support cognitive, physical, and emotional needs, align with patients individualised recovery goals and focus on meaningful leisure, recreational and social activities.
• Planned activities will compliment those therapeutic activities encompassed within a patients care. Therapy remains a priority of engagement.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential for the role

• GCSEs (A–C) or equivalent/NVQ Level 2
• Full UK driving licence (essential to drive the hospital vehicle).
• Experience in a clinical, healthcare, therapeutic or support environment.
• Excellent communication, observational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and confidently facilitate group activities.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach with a commitment to safeguarding.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or within an inpatient setting.
• Planning and delivering meaningful recreational or therapeutic activities.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and contributing to care documentation.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and recovery-focused approaches.
• Confidence organising community-based activities and social events.

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.