Activity Coordinator

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time role in Basingstoke, providing activities for mental health service users. Candidates will help patients with their recovery goals and engage them in various activities both inside and outside of ward settings. A background in the care sector is beneficial, along with a strong ability to build positive relationships with patients. Flexible working options are also considered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting people with mental health issues.
• Background in the care sector or previous volunteering is beneficial.
• Ability to think outside the box and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities designed and requested by patients.
• Help patients identify their recovery goals.
• Work unsocial hours to meet the needs of the ward.

Skills

Supporting people with mental health issues

Creating positive relationships

Engaging in group activities

Creativity

Job description

About the Role

Are you a confident individual looking to share your creative skills? Juniper and Cherry Wards at Parklands Hospital Basingstoke and Melbury Lodge Winchester are looking to recruit passionate individuals (part time) to join the teams to provide activities to our service users. Melbury Lodge Winchester has functional mental health wards for adults for illnesses such as depression, personality disorders or schizophrenia plus a specialist mother and baby unit. Parklands Hospital Basingstoke provides inpatient and community adult mental health services, including wards for older people with functional and organic mental health needs and a male psychiatric intensive care unit.

Responsibilities

• Provision of activities as designed and requested by patients over seven day a week service provision. Working closely with AHP colleagues to coordinate a timetable of offer.
• To help patients identify their own recovery goals and what is meaningful to them.
• Unsocial hours are worked to meet the needs of the ward, but we welcome and consider applications for flexible working.
• It is not essential to have a full UK driving licence as we like to encourage patients to access the community via public transport as they will require this skill when they move on.
• Parts of your role will require working outside e.g. sport related activities, walks, as well as accessing the community to gather resources.
• To adopt a pragmatic and non‑judgemental approach.
• To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
• To act in a manner to respect and accommodate the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a proven track record of supporting people with mental health issues and may have lived experience themselves.
• A background in the care sector or previous volunteering is beneficial.
• Being able to create positive relationships with people and engage proactively in a caring environment is equally important.
• We are looking for people who can think outside the box, work independently using their own initiative & have a real passion for engaging people in group or individual activities.

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Why Join Us

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.