Activity Coordinator

CNWL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Flexible working options

Bank assignments for most roles

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator for the Riverside Centre at Hillingdon Hospital. You will design engaging social, creative and skills-based activities to support patients’ recovery on acute wards.

You will work as part of a small team, supervised by an Occupational Therapist, with opportunities for training and development within CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery & Wellbeing College.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English required.
• Experience in health/social care services.
• Experience working within mental health settings.
• Level 3 vocational qualification in health or social care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a varied programme of social, creative and skills-based activities.
• Lead group and individual activities to promote recovery and inclusion.
• Work with the MDT to support service users' recovery goals.
• Provide interventions aligned with personal recovery principles.

Skills

Good communication

Group facilitation

Multicultural experience

Education

Level 2 Functional Skills

Health/Social care experience

Mental health experience

Level 3 vocational qualification

Job description

There’s a place for you at CNWL.
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

Main area Activity Coordinator Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Weekend Work and Bank Holiday work as part of a rota) Job ref 333-G-HM-0799-A

Site Riverside Centre Town Uxbridge Salary £30,630 - £32,346 per annum (pro rata P/T) incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

Are you passionate about mental health care?

Do you have creative talents that can inspire and engage patients in a mental health setting?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as an Activity Co-ordinator at the Riverside Centre in Hillingdon Hospital.

We welcome individuals who can draw on their unique creative strengths to design engaging, recreational experiences that support and motivate patients throughout their recovery.

As part of your role, you will:

• Receive regular supervision from an Occupational Therapist
• Be invited to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Community of Practice forum
• Access ongoing training through CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery & Wellbeing College
• Be encouraged to reflect, learn, and develop professionally in a supportive environment

You will work across two open acute mental health wards and one Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, as part of a team of six Activity Co-ordinators. You may occasionally be asked to provide cover on additional wards as needed.

The role involves planning and delivering a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities, both in group settings and on an individual basis. These activities promote social inclusion, recovery, and a sense of purpose, and are offered both on the wards and within the local community.

*We revere the right to close this post early*

Main duties of the job

The Activity Co-ordinator role is a dynamic and rewarding patient-facing role, central to delivering holistic care and supporting the smooth operation of an inpatient acute mental health ward.

You will need to be creative and possess determination to continually improve / adapt and mould the offers of therapeutic, recovery and skill-based groups in order to promote recovery and independence amongst our service users.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Good communication skills: verbal and written, English to GCSE or equivalent
• Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and experiences of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions

Working for our organisation

Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's largest NHS Trusts.

With great size, comes fantastic opportunities, to develop, innovate and progress.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above)we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the service users’ quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.
• To facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.
• To work closely with the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of client centred activities.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

Education and Qualifications

• Level 2 Functional Skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics and English Language Grade C/4 or above)
• Experience of health/social/ care services (either as a worker or as a service user/carer)
• Experience of working within mental health
• Possession of an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)

Previous Experience Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job

• Ability to initiate and facilitate social, recreational, creative and leisure activities with service users on both an individual and group basis
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
• Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Provision of activities in health services.
• Experience of Facilitating Groups
• Voluntary experience
• Ability and experience of forming positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work.Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience.AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

• Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
• Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
• If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.