Activity Coordinatornhs Afc: Band 3Restrictions Apply

Bradford District Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Armed Forces support

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Thornton Ward to deliver meaningful activities that support recovery and the transition from hospital to home.

You will work with service users, ward colleagues and the MDT, building positive relationships and contributing to ongoing service development, with some evening and weekend shifts and pay enhancements where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation settings.
• Experience delivering meaningful/therapeutic activities.
• Understanding the Mental Health Act is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful activities on the ward and in the community.
• Work with service users, ward team and MDT to support recovery.
• Flexible hours including evenings/weekends with pay enhancements where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Mental health knowledge

Patient care skills

Education

Numeracy and literacy level 2

NVQ III in care

QCF diploma level 1

Job description

Job overview

Could you make a difference on Thornton Ward?

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Activity Coordinator to join Thornton Ward.

If you enjoy working with people and are looking for a new challenge where you can develop your skills within an inpatient mental health setting, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are committed to providing high-quality care for people across Bradford, Airedale and Craven, supporting individuals with mental health and community health needs and tailoring our services to the needs of the people we care for.

Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 12 November 2026
Interview Date: 20 November 2026 (subject to change)

Main duties of the job

As an Activity Coordinator, you will work as part of the team to deliver meaningful activities both on the ward and within the local community, helping to support service users in their recovery and transition from hospital to home.

You will work collaboratively with service users, ward colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), while also contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and collaborative individual who can build positive working relationships with service users and colleagues and become an integral part of the ward team.

The role includes some evening and weekend working, with 7.5-hour shifts and relevant pay enhancements where applicable.

We are committed to supporting your continued professional development, including opportunities for apprenticeship training leading to a professional qualification, subject to eligibility and relevant conditions.

Working for our organisation

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care

- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen

- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver

- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

• Increase mileage rates for > 4500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services.
• Experience of delivering meaningful/therapeutic activity.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of delivering group interventions within a Mental Health or Learning Disability setting

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2
• NVQ III in care

Desirable criteria

• QCF diploma level 1 or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate verbal and written English.
• A basic knowledge/understanding of the mental health act.
• Effective patient care skills relevant to specialty

Desirable criteria

• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)/ITQ.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.

In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.

The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.

Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.

We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.