Activity Coordinator

THE VISA JOBS; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

OT supervision

Training provided

Supportive environment

Résumé du poste

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Co-ordinator to support inpatient acute mental health wards at the Riverside Centre, Hillingdon Hospital. You will plan and deliver a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities to promote recovery and social inclusion.

You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, participate in ongoing training, and reflect to develop professionally in a supportive environment with opportunities to cover

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Multicultural awareness

Recovery orientation

Description du poste

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.

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.

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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

About Us

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).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job 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.