Band 3 Activity Worker - Mary Seacole House - Ward 2 (Band 3) - Activities - Birmingham and Sol[...]

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Band 3 Activity Worker for a fixed-term role at Mary Seacole House. The successful candidate will facilitate social activities for female patients, working closely with the therapy team to enhance well-being and recovery. This role requires creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to supporting individuals with complex needs. Join a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Lead on delivering high-quality activity provision for patients.
• Engage female patients with complex needs in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide social/recreational activities for service users.
• Work closely with the Occupational Therapy team.

Skills

Compitent in a skill/leisure activity/recreational activity

Basic literacy/communication skills

Education

NVQ 3 or Equivalent

Experience in mental health

Job description

Band 3 Activity Worker - Mary Seacole House - Ward 2

Band 3

Main area Activities Grade Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 436-7139454

Site Mary Seacole House - Ward 2 Town Winson Green Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/05/2025 23:59

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Activity Worker working within female inpatient unit. The post is a fixed term position of 12 months, to cover maternity leave, based on Ward 2 at Mary Seacole House. The successful candidate will provide a range of social/recreational/leisure activities for individual and groups of service users who experience mental health difficulties. You will work very closely with the Occupational Therapy team and have the opportunity to contribute to assessments and interventions, through community activities and social interaction. You will be expected to facilitate and participate in planned and ad hoc group work and individual activities with service users, in addition to this you will be required to motivate and negotiate with service users who may be unwilling to participate in activity and to promote the benefits and outcomes that participation could generate, i.e. social interaction, well-being and independence.

Our current activity worker has set up a well established therapeutic programme and associated resources which will be available to you throughout your time with us. You will receive support from the Occupational Therapy team based on the ward as well as the broader nursing team. You will have opportunity to develop the therapeutic programme to meet the varying needs of our client group using your creative initiative.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will need to lead on delivering a high-quality activity provision for the patients of Ward 2, with flexible work including evenings hours and at weekends, using a variety of meaningful activities both in groups and with individual patients.

To work directly with patients with complex needs, providing engagement opportunities to maximise wellbeing and support recovery.

To engage female patients within an inpatient mental health setting, providing an activity programme, which is appropriate to the needs of patients who have complex and challenging needs (both physical and mental health).

To provide direct support to Allied Health Practitioners, nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team, in the context of meaningful activity work on the ward.

To work as part of a team, focusing on the direct needs of patients, working across boundaries of care and organisations to promote social inclusion and promote active participation in an individualised recovery plan, using the agreed set of values and skills to underpin their day-to-day work.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk and apply this in practice and to undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

You will be required to hold NVQ 3 or Equivalent.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person specification

Qualification

• NVQ 3 or Equivilent
• Experience in mental health

Skill

• Compitent in a skill/leisure activity/recreational activity

Literacy & Communication

• Basic literacy/communication skills

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.