Activities Coordinator

Priory; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Job summary

Priory Elm Park in Ardleigh near Colchester, Essex, seeks an Activities & Rehabilitation Support Worker to deliver therapeutic and social activities for people with complex needs. The role focuses on promoting self-esteem, independence and daily living skills.

You will plan and run a broad programme of activities, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate records to support recovery and development. Full training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload within procedures and care requirements.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Creative and flexible approach to activity planning and delivery.
• Accurate recording and documentation of information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a wide range of tailored activities and structured programmes.
• Facilitate individual and group activities to encourage participation and social interaction.
• Record service user participation and progress in activities.
• Maintain accurate records, including healthcare documentation and computerised systems.
• Liaise with external providers to expand opportunities for service users.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creative activity planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Description

Based in Ardleigh near Colchester, Essex, Priory Elm Park is a specialist brain injury service. We provide neurobehavioural rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, following an acquired brain injury (ABI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). This includes assessment as well as treatment.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Activities & Rehabilitation Support Worker to deliver a broad range of therapeutic, social, and rehabilitative activities for the people we support. The role is focused on promoting self-esteem, encouraging independence, and helping individuals develop essential daily living skills. You will play a key part in creating meaningful opportunities that improve wellbeing, build confidence, and support recovery and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a wide range of tailored activities and structured programmes to meet individual needs and abilities
• Facilitate both individual and group activities that encourage participation, engagement, and social interaction
• Take part in wider site-based and home programmes, as agreed with your line manager
• Observe, record, and report service user participation and progress in activities
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including healthcare documentation and computerised systems
• Use a creative approach to design engaging and purposeful activity sessions
• Liaise with external educational, vocational, and leisure providers to expand opportunities for service users
• Contribute positively to service development by suggesting improvements and new ideas
• Promote the service in a professional and positive manner at all time

What you’ll bring to the role

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload within set procedures and care requirements
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Creative and flexible approach to activity planning and delivery
• Ability to accurately record information and maintain documentation systems
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to contribute ideas for service improvement

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.

• 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
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

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

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.