Activity Coordinator - Band 3 FTC

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

x2 part-time posts available.

As an Activity Coordinator in the inpatient children’s service you will be responsible for organising, promoting, encouraging participation in, and running a varied programme of activities for all of the children to benefit from.

This is a fixed term, 12 month contract, to provide activities for our patients after their school hours, and on a Saturday morning.

To carry out tasks appropriate to the area of work:

• Plan, organise and deliver activities to the inpatient children’s service.
• Promote and encourage participation in these activities.
• Be flexible and adjust to the needs of the patients, ensuring the activities remain appropriate for the individual.
• Develop the patients’ skills and support them in achieving skills relating to their interests and needs including for example, craft, horticulture, and physical activity.
• Hold responsibility for own designated caseload, and assist with evaluation of effectiveness of the intervention, using validated outcome measures where appropriate.
• Work with third sector organisations delivering projects to the services and continue to project work after the completion of the project.
• Deliver activity sessions across the children's service with supervision from the Activity Coordinator Team Advisor and Activity Coordinator Team Lead.
• Work with unit staff to encourage service users to participate in activities.
  
  

Working for the Activity Coordinator Team in Learning Disabilities and Autism Services at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) is a fulfilling and impactful experience.

As an Activity Coordinator you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that each patient receives personalised care and opportunities to thrive. The Trust is committed to continuous improvement and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

These Include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support groups.
  
  

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Ian Loveridge
Job title: ACT Team Manager
Email address: [e-mail]