Activity Worker | North London NHS Foundation Trust

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Worker to join the inpatient AHP service on the Highgate Mental Health Centre wards. You will coordinate a programme of meaningful ward activities tailored to service user choices and interests, under supervision of the ward OT.

You will support activity delivery, maintain records for audit, participate in PMVA training, and work shifts 9-5, 12-8 with some weekends. Commitment to dignity and person-centered care is essential.

Formación

• Band 3 Activity Worker in inpatient AHP service.
• Coordinate and run a programme of ward activities based on service user choice and interests.
• Maintain service user records and contribute to audits.
• Complete PMVA training as required.
• Shift pattern includes Early 9–5 and Late 12–8, with every third weekend.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate a programme of ward activities to support service user recovery.
• Run a variety of individual and group activities aligned with care plans.
• Liaise with nursing and OT staff to maximise engagement opportunities.
• Record interventions in multi-disciplinary notes and support a safe environment.
• Attend supervision and engage in reflective practice.

Descripción del empleo

Activity Worker | North London NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary: £31,554 - £33,270 Per annum inclusive of HCAS

We are looking for highly motivated people to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing positive care for our service users across North London NHS Foundation Trust’s Inpatient AHP service, in the role of Band 3 Activity Worker.

Working on our acute inpatient wards at Highgate Mental Health Centre West, the post-holder will be supervised by the ward OT and will work with the ward team to co-ordinate a programme of meaningful ward activities based on service user choice and interests.

Training and a robust induction will be provided to support the post holder in this sometimes challenging environment and support role and professional development.

Post holders will be expected to participate in their own skill development and engage in supervision and reflective practice as part of the role.

All ward based staff are required to undertake training in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Clinical Lead OT at point of application to discuss the role.

The post holder will be ward based, providing a programme of meaningful activity in order to support service user recovery.

They will be expected to co-ordinate and run a variety of individual and group activities based on service user choice.

The post holder will liaise closely with nursing and OT staff to maximise opportunities for positive engagement in line with service user care plans.

The working pattern will comprise two shift patterns (Early 9-5, Late 12-8), as well as every third Saturday/Sunday (9-5).

The post holder will be required to maintain individual service user records and additional information to support audit.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out all duties in a manner that will respect and maintain the dignity of the individual patient at all times.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington.

The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

• To coordinate a programme of ward activity and support service users to engage in a range of activity opportunities.
• To undertake supervision of patients as delegated and within sphere of own competence.
• To accompany patients to different on and off site venues appropriate to the activities in their care plan.
• To recognize and report a change in the patient’s behaviour in relation to their mental state. To observe and report on patients’ abilities and progress with activities.
• Under supervision, to record interventions with patients in the multi-disciplinary notes. To participate in the maintenance of a safe environment by being aware of one’s own safety and always negotiating plans with the shift co-coordinator.
• To act as a resource for patients to assist them in continuing their interests and skills when discharged from the ward(s).
• Obtain patient and/or carers views about services provided and involve them in decision making in relation to activity planning.
• Accept regular training in the prevention and management of violence as required within their sphere of practice.
• Undertakes other tasks in consultation with the ward OT. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. For further details / informal visits contact:

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

£30,630 - £32,346 Per annum including Outer London Allowance