Activity Coordinator - Sowenna

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

Job summary

A community and mental health provider in Bodmin is seeking an Activity Coordinator / Healthcare Assistant to develop and implement meaningful activities for young inpatients. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and providing direct patient care under supervision. Ideal candidates will have practical skills and experience in working with individuals having cognitive challenges. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cognitive or learning disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan social activities for inpatients living with mental health issues.
• Support multidisciplinary assessment and care planning.
• Provide direct care to young people under supervision.

Skills

Personal practical or creative skills

Ability to build rapport and engage patients

Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Qualification to level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject

Job description

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

The post holder will be responsible for planning social and meaningful activities for our inpatients living with mental health. Using practical, communication and creative skills to provide a flexible programme of groups and individual activities on and off the ward. The post holder will be expected to work rotational.

Shifts covering weekdays, evenings and weekends. The activities provided will vary depending on the individuals needs, and the patient group at the time.

The post holder will be informed by close multi-disciplinary team working and contribute in ward meetings, the daily risk meeting and may include developing additional skills and working relationships with other colleagues, including volunteers, to expand the social and recreational opportunities available in line with evolving service needs.

Main duties of the job

This post is primarily focussed upon working within the CAMHS adolescent in-patient unit, but will also involve working closely with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly community CAMHS team, including working with young people who are attending the day-patient facility, to ensure a seamless whole service approach. The role of Activity Coordinator / Healthcare Assistant involves working a rotational shift pattern, including day and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required. The role includes supporting the multidisciplinary team's assessment, planning and delivery of care needs of young people who have been admitted to the adolescent in- patient mental health unit. The role includes carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse. This may involve working on a one-to-one basis with young people to maintain their safety. As part of a team, and under direct or indirect supervision, the Activity Coordinator will provide high quality mental and physical health care to young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties and their families. The post holder will also assist in service and best practice developments, contributing to the evaluation of programmes of care by reporting to the clinical supervisor, registered nurse or other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-934

Job locations

Sowenna Unit

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

Job description Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential

• Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject

Desirable

• Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour.

Skills & Aptitude Essential

• Personal practical or creative skills eg. craft, music, art, cookery
• Ability to use persuasive, motivational and reassurance strategies to build rapport and engage patients in activities.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Employer details Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sowenna Unit

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)