Activities Co-ordinator

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking an Activities Coordinator at Farmfield Hospital in England. The role involves creating and coordinating activity-based programmes, delivering social and recreational activities, and building strong rapport with service users to tailor experiences to individual needs.

You will work 37.5 hours weekly as part of a multidisciplinary team, linking with community resources to support recovery-focused activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in activity planning or care setting preferred.
• Ability to engage with vulnerable individuals.
• Team player with strong communication and observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and coordinate activity programmes across social, recreational, and leisure areas.
• Build 1-1 and group rapport with service users to tailor activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and community resources to support engagement.
• Monitor progress and adapt activities to individual treatment plans.

Job description

Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a
range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals.

Being an Activities Coordinator involves more than just organizing programs; its about providing essential care and support to vulnerable members of society. In this role at Farmfield Hospital, you will work 37.5 hours a week, focusing on creating an activity-based culture. This includes developing, delivering, and coordinating programs centered on social, recreational, and leisure activities. Youll be expected to foster strong relationships with service users, tailoring activities to their unique needs and interests, while supporting their treatment plans. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, your role will involve connecting with community-based resources to engage service users in local activities. You will ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused, contributing to patient care by encouraging participation and adjusting activities to meet varying needs. Additionally, this position requires active observation and communication about service users' behavior
and progress.

Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care with a unique approach through a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. These services cover various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth. With over 8,000 employees, Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, and is a Disability Confident employer. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, encouraging employee wellbeing and development through access to training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on caring for others, Elysium ensures a nurturing work culture, backed by an extensive global network.