Activity Co-ordinator

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking an individual to assist in delivering recreational activities for mental health patients. This role involves working alongside a registered Occupational Therapist and includes flexible working hours, with a focus on developing support pathways for individuals with long-term mental health needs. The ideal candidate should have mental health experience and strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts via Blue Light Card

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering recreational activities in a mental health environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Skills in developing intervention pathways for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering recreational activities one-on-one and in groups.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop support pathways for people with chronic mental health needs.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT), you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you may also be required to work some early evenings and weekends.

Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Work that wraps around your needs.
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.