Activity Coordinator

Greater Manchester Police; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit an Activity Coordinator /Support Time and Recovery (STR).

The roles are within our Inpatient Ward at Bolton, supporting individuals with a broad spectrum of acute and enduring mental illness and assisting them in their treatment and recovery process.

Oak Ward - this is a 22 female bedded Inpatient acute ward.

Maple House - this is a 6 bedded male psychiatric intensive nursing unit.

Knowledge of inpatient care is desirable although not essential. You will assist and support the patients under the guidance of qualified staff to promote recovery and well-being. You will be supported by the team and manager and encouraged to develop skills within the care environment.

The post holder, under supervision, will plan, coordinate, and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the service users that support them in their recovery pathway.

As the post holder, you will be required to maintain up-to-date and accurate records and to work within a context where issues of confidentiality and risk management are paramount.

Working hours are Monday - Sunday on a shift pattern.

Main duties of the job

• Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, the post holder will plan, coordinate, and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the service users.
• The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the wards and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner and record findings in electronic care records.
• The post holder will demonstrate an attitude that respects and values service users and their carers.
• The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery, promoting safe practice, valuing the aims of service users, working in partnership, offering meaningful choice, being optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change, and valuing social inclusion.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, as well as a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England, and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted: 08 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-7117731
Job locations: Bolton Inpatients Service, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the service users.
• Use initiative when working independently on the wards and report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner.
• Demonstrate respect and value for service users and their carers.
• Embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 3 / Care certificate or equivalent level of experience within a care environment or role.

Desirable

• Health Care Certificate.

Experience
Essential

• Ability to function effectively as a team member.
• Experience of working with service users with mental health problems.
• Experience of using activity in a care environment.

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Recovery model.
• IT skills for electronic record keeping.
• An understanding of the organisation of NHS care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation & processes, e.g., Mental Health Act; Safeguarding children/vulnerable adults guidelines.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service users of varying levels of understanding.
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.

Desirable

• Ability to lead groups; creative, active, leisure, or living skills that can be used with service users and carers.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers, and other staff.
• Commitment to service development; effective teamwork; flexible approach to working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address: Bolton Inpatients Service, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/