Activity Co-ordinator

NHS; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 762,000 - 826,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an innovative Ward Activity Coordinator to engage patients at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital. The role requires planning and delivering therapeutic activities, offering professional growth and team collaboration. A salary between £32,199 and £34,876 is provided, with no sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a health care setting or relevant work environment.
• Experience in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities.
• Previous Experience as Activity Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Engage with service users to plan and deliver individual and group activities.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and outside agencies.
• Support junior staff, learners, and volunteers in activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interest in personal and professional development

Education

NVQ level 3 (or working towards)

Relevant Group Work related courses

Job description

We will not be offering sponsorship for this role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital for a full-time substantive position of Ward Activity Co-ordinator. It is Band 4 role which provides a salary ranging from £32,199 - £34,876, inclusive of all allowances (High cost allowance, Broadmoor hospital allowance)

We are looking for an innovative, inspirational and passionate individual who can effectively engage patients with complex needs in a person-centred way. The post holder must be able to provide and support the development of individual and ward based activities.

The post holder must demonstrate the ability to work well within a team as well as display self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.

This post offers an opportunity for individuals looking to develop their existing experience within mental health settings in a role that will provide both personal and professional growth. and professionally

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post is to engage with service users at various stages along the care pathway to support therapeutic input/engagement and specifically to plan and deliver programmes of activities (individual and group) both within a designated ward setting and jointly work with other services including Health and Fitness, Recovery College and Rehabilitation Therapy Services.

The post-holder will be required to work independently and with autonomy in the delivery of individual and group activities, and will be required to directly support junior staff, learners and volunteers.

The person is also required to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, health care professionals and outside agencies. The post holder will be required to work creatively and flexibly, and will receive support and monthly supervision from a designated registered nurse.

In order to support optimum therapeutic opportunity, the post holder will be required to combine practical expertise, to model appropriate behaviours, and to support service users in developing social and task skills.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level). NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
• Any relevant qualifications Relevant Group Work related courses. City & Guilds 730

Experience

• Experience working within a health care setting or relevant work experience environment.
• Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities
• Previous Experience as Activity Coordinator

Knowledge/skills

• Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development
• Good communications skills both written and verbal.
• Willing to undertake further training as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,199 to £34,876 a yearPer Annum Inclusive of Allowances