Therapeutic Activity Co-ordinator — Flexible Hours & NHS Benefits

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Co-Ordinator for Rowan Ward, Reading, to develop and coordinate a range of individual and group activities for older adults with dementia and mental health needs.

You will work closely with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred activities, monitor well-being, and document progress while supporting a safe, compassionate ward environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English.
• Knowledge of craft and social activities for group use.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement a range of individual and group activities.
• Lead in planning activities in agreement with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Establish therapeutic engagement and relationships with inpatients and carers.
• Assess patient well-being during activities and monitor progress.
• Document session details in the care record.
• Risk assess activities and review individual risk assessments.
• Prepare equipment and oversee maintenance of activity resources.
• Engage in Violence and Aggression prevention training including physical intervention.

Skills

Craft & social activities

Safety basics

Patient engagement

Education

GCSE English

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Co-Ordinator for Rowan Ward, Reading, to develop and coordinate a range of individual and group activities for older adults with dementia and mental health needs.

You will work closely with patients, families and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred activities, monitor well-being, and document progress while supporting a safe, compassionate ward environment.