Activity Co-ordinator/Trainee

4 weeks ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Tewv Brits Full time
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

The successful post holder will be responsible for planning and providing appropriate activities to meet the general therapeutic, social and recreational needs of individual service users.

This includes working with others to develop and establish a timetable of activities which can be delivered across the Westerdale Wards individually and within groups and also in the local community. This will need to be flexible and patient centred, changing regularly according to the needs of a patient cohorts, and according to the interests of individuals at any given time.

Westerdale North and South are two wards catering for both male and female patients with both Organic and functional illnesses. As a team we are passionate in promoting independence and working to build the confidence of our patients through activity and collaborative working.

We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care within a multi-disciplinary approach, which is recovery focused. We believe we are progressive and forward thinking, seeking to improve our service. We offer varied training opportunities to support our team and individuals' development.

The post holder will do both ward based activities and also help reintegrate our patient into the local community. Risk awareness is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for people who can work relatively independently, using their own skills (art and craft, cooking/baking, gardening, music and exercise, puzzles and games) to support patients in engaging with meaningful activity, and through this promote wellbeing using a client centred approach.

Although this role will primarily focus on the delivery and planning of activities there will be an expectation for the successful candidate to deliver direct patient care and work directly with the nursing team to ensure Patient care and safety is the main priority. This role will also work closely with our discharge facilitator to help reintegrate our patients into their local community, building support networks outside of the hospital environment.

The successful candidate must have completed a relevant Diploma Level 3 Relevant level 3 or above qualification e.gin health and/or social care,communication, teaching. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

The successful candidates who do not hold the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Activity Coordinator Framework which will include the acquisition of the Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care - Distance learning, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Relevant level 3 or above qualification e.g. in health and/or social care, communication, teaching
  • Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ Level 2 (or equivalent)
  • Level 3 qualification in health and social care if not in place already
Experience
  • Experience of paid, voluntary or personally of working with people with a learning disability or mental health issues
  • Experience of supporting engagement of others in activity
  • HCA experience
Knowledge
  • Awareness of needs of service users with Mental Health conditions or learning disabilities
  • Awareness of the needs of inidvdiuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
  • Understanding of the value and benefit of activity to mental wellbeing
  • awareness of Risk and safety management
personal attributes
  • Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
  • Flexible and adaptable
Skills
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal
  • Good observation skills
  • Ability to plan and implement activities
  • Ability to engage and motivate others
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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address #J-18808-Ljbffr

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