Activity Coordinator - Flexible Evenings/Weekends

Cornwall Partnership; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free DBS checks

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on retailers and hotels

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Activities Co-ordinator to join Fletcher Ward in Bodmin. The role involves providing meaningful activities for patients and requires flexible working including weekends and evenings.

We welcome applicants who can motivate patients, work with occupational therapy and nursing teams, and have experience in social or recreational activities. This fixed-term post offers a supportive environment and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
• Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals
• Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful activities for patients admitted to the ward and work flexibly, including weekends and evenings
• Work with Occupational Therapy and Nursing teams to provide activities
• Motivate and encourage patients within a positive environment and use initiative

Skills

Motivational techniques

Self-motivation

Creative activities facilitation

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Activities Co-ordinator to join Fletcher Ward in Bodmin. The role involves providing meaningful activities for patients and requires flexible working including weekends and evenings.

We welcome applicants who can motivate patients, work with occupational therapy and nursing teams, and have experience in social or recreational activities. This fixed-term post offers a supportive environment and opportunities for development.