Activity Coordinator

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Inpatient Activity Coordinator, where you'll deliver engaging activities to enhance the wellbeing of inpatients. This role requires creativity, compassion, and strong communication skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Free onsite parking

Health and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating activities with people who have a Dementia diagnosis.
• Good knowledge of mental health issues and experience with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate 1:1 and group activities for inpatients.
• Collaborate with a healthcare team to create individualized activity timetables.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Compassion

Job description

Job Overview

Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!

Do you have experience of facilitating activities or group work with people who have a Dementia diagnosis?

Do you have good knowledge of mental health issues and have experience working with our elderly population?

If the answer is yes to both questions, then we may have a fantastic opportunity for you!

At Leicestershire Partnership Trust, we have an exciting brand-new job opportunity within our Mental Health Services for adults as an Inpatient Activity Coordinator based at The Willows Hospital.

The Willows has three wards: Cedar and Sycamore wards are step-down acute wards (10 beds each), and Maple ward is a Level 2 High Dependency Unit for locked rehab (8 beds).

As an Inpatient Activity Coordinator, you will be based on the ward delivering and facilitating 1:1 and group activities that meet a range of needs for our inpatients, including physical, mental, and social wellbeing. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including Medical, Nursing, Therapy, and Psychology staff, as well as Wellbeing and Engagement Officers.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated, creative, and passionate about delivering excellent care to our patients.

The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us. We offer a robust induction period, regular supervision, and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that enables you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

We Also Offer

• A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a wide range of additional benefits, such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes, and various packages to support your work-life balance
• Health and Wellbeing Support

For an informal chat, please contact Chantel Nicholson at 0116 2255838 or email [e-mail].

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

As an Inpatient Activity Coordinator, you will collaborate with a healthcare team to create individualized activity timetables that promote mental, emotional, and physical health.

Creativity, compassion, and organizational skills will help transform the inpatient experience, positively impacting wellbeing and patient satisfaction. This role is ideal for a dynamic individual passionate about improving lives through meaningful interactions and tailored programs.

For this role, you must have a genuine desire to care for and help people, excellent communication skills, and demonstrate our trust values.

Activities you will support include bingo, art projects, playing games, and more. We welcome applicants willing to learn and have fun while upskilling themselves.

This role covers a 7-day rota, including evenings and weekends.

We may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services for all ages, delivered across over 100 settings in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland by over 6,500 staff serving more than 1 million people.

We are committed to developing a diverse workforce that reflects our community. We encourage applications from all sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Details about benefits, leadership behaviors, and other information can be found in the Information for Applicants document.

We consider flexible working arrangements and requests for alternative hours in line with our policy.

All substantive roles (excluding medical staff) require a 6-month probation period. All jobs require permission to work in the UK. DBS checks are at the applicant's expense, deducted from salary after starting.

Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria will be prioritized for interviews.