Activity Co-ordinator

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a qualified activity co-ordinator to join their mental health services team. The role involves planning and delivering therapeutic activities, providing direct patient care, and supporting patient engagement in diverse activities. Required qualifications include a Level 3 diploma in health or social care, with experience in mental health settings preferred. Competitive salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per year is offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting engagement of others in activity.
• Experience with people with learning disability or mental health issues.
• Understanding of needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver therapeutic activities tailored to patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care while collaborating with nursing teams.
• Support patients in engaging with activities like art and gardening.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant Diploma Level 3 or above

Literacy Level 2

Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Job Summary

Excellent opportunity for a qualified activity co‑ordinator with experience in mental health services to join a rewarding environment where you will develop a full range of skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma Level 3/Level 3 or above qualification in health and/or social care, communication, teaching, Numeracy, Literacy Level 2 (or equivalent).

Eligibility

Right to work in the UK is required. This role does not meet sponsorship eligibility for the Skilled Worker visa; the Trust cannot offer sponsorship.

Main duties

Provide high‑standard care in a multi‑disciplinary, recovery‑focused setting.

• Plan, develop and deliver therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for service users, tailored to their needs and within established guidelines.
• Work with the Nursing and Occupational Therapy teams to support patients in engaging with meaningful activity.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, adapting style to individual need.
• Provide direct patient care and collaborate with nursing team to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Support patients independently using a range of activity types including art, craft, cooking/baking, gardening, music, exercise, puzzles and games.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 or above qualification in health and/or social care, communication, teaching.
• Numeracy, Literacy and IT knowledge Level 2 (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care if not already held.

Essential Experience

• Experience in paid, voluntary or personal work with people with learning disability or mental health issues.
• Experience supporting engagement of others in activity.

Essential Knowledge

• Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Understanding of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of the value and benefit of activity to mental wellbeing.

Compensation and Contract

• Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year (pro rate), per annum.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time.

Employer Details

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Roseberry Park Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3AF

Reference Number

346-FMH-084-25-A

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check required as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role.