Activity Worker

5 months ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Activity Worker, Band 3, Assessment and Treatment Unit, Harplands Hospital;
We are looking for a highly motivated Band 3 Activity Worker to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing positive care for our service users on an inpatient ward.

Working on the ward the post-holder will be supervised and will work with the ward team to co-ordinate a programme of meaningful ward activities based on service user choice.

Training will be provided and post holders will be expected to participate in their own skill development.

To support the clinical team in providing a meaningful and therapeutic day for the patient group by providing diversional activities, support and practical assistance without the direct supervision of qualified staff. These activities will take on the ward in the inpatient setting, but also some community activities will be require

To contribute to the effective running of the ward, undertaking appropriate basic nursing and housekeeping tasks to a high standard.

Ensure the ward diversity of the patients is reflected on the ward with arranging activities and decorating the environment in therapeutic groups for various holidays.

To establish and maintain a rapport with patients, carers, relatives and visitors and to contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.

Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.’ Our team prides themselves on compassion, teamwork, and resilience.

Our Trust is on an incredible journey of innovation and we’d like you to be part of it. To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate registered professional who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country. Whether you are about to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, we want to meet you and discuss the possibility of you joining this great Team.

The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system including twilight shifts and compressed hours to support working families and our staff parking is free on all our main sites.

In return we offer;
A competitive progressive salary

We cover the cost of your DBS Check (£44)

Uniform provided

Competitive staff benefits such as weekly offers and discounts

Individual Personal Development Plan and Career Progression

Excellent pension scheme available

27- 33 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)

Free car parking

Initiate, plan and provide a range of diversional activities that are suitable to our patient groups needs and will assist the nursing staff in their assessment of mental health needs.

To support the clinical team in creating a therapeutic environment and providing structure to a patient’s day, planning an delivering appropriate activities and encouraging patients to engage.

To ensure effective communicational with the clinical team, accurately reporting observations and changes in an individual’s presentation, both through verbal and written reporting mechanisms.

To undertake any appropriate nursing care duties as delegated by qualified staff in order to meet the basic needs of the patient group or to maintain the care environment.

In the event of emergency situation, take any necessary action required according to procedures and protocols to ensure the health and safety of others.

Undertake specific tasks to support carers of clients as agreed with qualified staff without direct supervision.



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