Activity Coordinator (Mental Health) – Dublin 16

3Q Recruitment Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

3Q Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting an Activity Coordinator (Mental Health) for a six-month maternity cover in Dublin 16. This role sits in a specialist hospital with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support residents through engaging activities and rehabilitation.

Plan and deliver group and individual activities, build relationships, document outcomes, and participate in audits. Weekend work flexibility is required and QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ relevant experience as an Activity Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient and engaging approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents.
• Learn about individual interests, abilities and goals.
• Plan and deliver group and individual activities.
• Support therapeutic and recreational programmes.
• Organise and accompany residents on suitable outings.
• Encourage participation, independence and social engagement.
• Observe and record residents’ responses to activities.
• Share relevant updates with nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support activity programme audits and documentation.
• Complete required training and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate and engaging approach

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Weekend flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent

Job description

Activity Coordinator (Mental Health) – Dublin 16

Location: Dublin 16

Contract: 6-Month Maternity Cover | Full-Time

Hours: 78 hours per fortnight | Weekend flexibility required

Are you a Healthcare Assistant, Activity Coordinator or Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to gain valuable experience within a specialist hospital and mental health setting?

3Q Recruitment is recruiting an Activity Coordinator (Mental Health) for a six-month maternity cover position in Dublin 16.

This could be an excellent next step if you already have healthcare experience and want to broaden your skills, gain exposure to mental health and rehabilitation services, and work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What You’ll Do

• Build positive relationships with residents.
• Learn about individual interests, abilities and goals.
• Plan and deliver group and individual activities.
• Support therapeutic and recreational programmes.
• Organise and accompany residents on suitable outings.
• Encourage participation, independence and social engagement.
• Observe and record residents’ responses to activities.
• Share relevant updates with nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support activity programme audits and documentation.
• Complete required training and maintain professional standards.

What You’ll Need

• Healthcare Assistants
• Activity / Activities Coordinators
• Occupational Therapy Assistants

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 6 months’ relevant experience as an Activity Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant or Healthcare Assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient and engaging approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work weekends when required.

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent is an advantage.

Previous experience within mental health services is also an advantage, while a driving licence is preferred.

Why Consider This 6-Month Opportunity?

• Gain experience within a specialist hospital and mental health environment.
• Develop new therapeutic and activity-based support skills.
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Strengthen your CV and healthcare experience.
• Explore where your next career move could take you.

Your next six months could open the door to your next career move.