Activity Coordinator

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking an experienced Activity Co-ordinator to plan and facilitate therapeutic activities for clients with various needs. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 qualification in health and/or social care and experience supporting individuals with mental health issues. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Tees Valley with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• Relevant level 3 qualification in health and/or social care, communication, teaching.
• Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities for clients with complex needs under supervision.
• Develop diversional and recreational activity programmes.
• Co-facilitate groups with multidisciplinary staff.

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Activity Co‑ordinator.

The successful candidate must have completed a relevant level 3 qualification e.g. in health and/or social care, communication, teaching. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

The post holder is responsible for planning and providing appropriate activities to meet the general therapeutic, social and recreational needs of clients.

Main duties of the job

The Successful Post Holder Will (not Exhaustive):

• Plans and facilitates a range of activities for clients with a variety of needs, some of which may be complex in nature under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Take the lead in developing and formulating diversional/recreational activity programmes for both individuals and groups of clients as appropriate and in collaboration with occupational therapy and nursing staff.
• Co‑facilitate groups with e.g. HCA’s and nurses, occupational therapy staff, fitness instructors and third sector agencies as appropriate, checking that all governance is in place where necessary.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and awareness of current clinical issues affecting clients working under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.
• Liaise with relevant services, to provide an activity programme that will meet the needs of clients and promote their best possible engagement.
• Establish effective therapeutic engagement and relationships with service users and carers.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a multi‑professional team, communicating effectively with all team members for the benefit of service users; provide information and practical advice within scope of own competency to clients and carers, as well as the wider multi‑disciplinary team.

About Us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details

Date posted: 04 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 346‑TSA‑082‑25‑C

Job locations

9-11 Imperial Avenue, Eating Disorder Day service, Norton, Stockton, TS20 2EW

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• Relevant level 3 or above qualification e.g. in health and/or social care, communication, teaching
• Numeracy, Literacy Level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care if not in place already

Experience

• Experience of paid, voluntary or personal working with people with a learning disability or mental health issues
• Experience of supporting engagement of others in activity

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
• Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Understanding of the value and benefit of activity to mental wellbeing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address: 9-11 Imperial Avenue, Eating Disorder Day service, Norton, Stockton, TS20 2EW

Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/