Mental Health Activity Coordinator - Flexible Shifts

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

Relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator for Basildon Mental Health Unit to deliver recreational activities to patients on the ward. You will work one-to-one and in groups, preparing craft and activities, and collaborating with ward staff and the broader clinical team.

The role requires flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, with safeguarding and patient confidentiality at the core of daily practice.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering recreational activities in a mental health setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Good communication with ward staff and multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with ward staff in planning recreational activities.
• Lead recreational activities with groups of patients and individuals.
• Prepare craft and equipment before patients arrive.
• Maintain stocks of supplies and inform ward manager of shortages.
• Develop rapport with patients and involve them in planning participation.
• Be aware of patients' needs through communication with nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to align with the therapeutic timetable.
• Observe patient behaviour and response to activities.
• Report concerns to qualified staff.
• Respect patients' choices and confidentiality; record interventions in a chosen format.
• Perform other tasks as delegated by qualified staff.

Skills

Flexible working

Group activities

Craft prep

Patient rapport

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator for Basildon Mental Health Unit to deliver recreational activities to patients on the ward. You will work one-to-one and in groups, preparing craft and activities, and collaborating with ward staff and the broader clinical team.

The role requires flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, with safeguarding and patient confidentiality at the core of daily practice.