activity worker

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Gib Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowcroft PICU is seeking an enthusiastic activity worker to support patients in engaging in activities on and off the ward. You will use strong interpersonal skills to encourage participation in physical health, wellness, and rehabilitation activities within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The role involves planning flexible activity timetables, collaborating with occupational therapists and nurses, and monitoring patient progress to aid recovery and reduce stigma in the

Qualifications

• Able to support patients in activities on and off the ward.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage patients.
• Understanding of recovery model and stigma reduction in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Plan a flexible weekly timetable of group and one-to-one activities, including arts, games, and physical fitness.
• Support patients to engage in activities to build confidence, reduce boredom, manage symptoms and learn coping skills.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and nurses as part of the MDT to support journeys to a less restrictive ward.
• Monitor patient responses to activities, track progress, and report changes in behaviour or mental state to the nursing team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mental health awareness

Activity planning

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and dynamic team. Meadowcroft PICU is a 10 bedded male intensive psychiatric ward. The team are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic activity worker.

We are looking for someone who is able to support patients in engaging in activities on and off the ward. This person will need to be able to use good interpersonal and communication skills to encourage patients to engage in physical health wellness and rehabilitation style activities.

Meadowcroft PICU is a ten bedded male unit that is currently looking for a driven and passionate individual who is rewarded by his/her patients turning a corner after a challenging path to recovery.

Our unit is often a fast paced and fluid environment and a diverse a workplace setting. It is an exciting team to be part of.

You will work within a specialist multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality, intensive care to patients experiencing acute mental illness. Meadowcroft PICU has an experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff who support patients with a wide range of mental health issues. There is a wide remit for the Activity worker's role within PICU which requires networking and collaborating with numerous internal and external stakeholders.

It's important that you have an understanding of multidisciplinary services and the challenges that face people with mental health problems. We want to hire individuals that are passionate about mental health, who believe in our recovery model and who will act as advocates for the reduction of stigma in the wider community.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Plan Activities

Design a flexible weekly timetable of group and one-to-one sessions based on patient choices, interests, and care plans. This includes arts, games, physical fitness, and basic life skills.

Support Recovery

Use activities to help patients build confidence, reduce boredom, manage symptoms, and learn coping skills.

Collaborate with Teams

Work closely with Occupational Therapists and nurses as part of a wider team to support each patient's journey to a less restrictive ward.

Monitor Patients

Observe how patients react during activities, track their progress, and report any changes in their behaviour or mental state to the nursing team.