Activity Coordinator
1 month ago
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants.
We are looking to recruit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, and at times, challenging environment. You must be able to work flexibly, creatively, and efficiently within the MDT and have excellent communication skills, supporting and motivating the older Adults (some with a diagnosis of dementia) to engage in meaningful activity both on the ward and in the community. This will be dependent on the changing needs of the patient group, and informed by close team working, handover meetings, case discussions etc.
You will be committed to working in older adults inpatient Mental Health Services and be enthusiastic about joining our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work intensively with Older Adults and will be expected to develop and deliver both group and individual sessions which support recovery and promote well-being, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff.
Our team are incredibly supportive and actively look to cultivate talent and support staff development
The Activities Co-ordinator will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to;
promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
The Activities Co-ordinator will promote their role within the ward as being an integral part of the Recovery pathway.
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To provide and co-ordinate meaningful group and activity sessions for service users. To develop activities with individuals and support people to use these.
To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/communication/education and recovery.
To work alongside the nursing team.
As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Activities Co-ordinator will provide support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives, drawing on individual resources and utilising a range of recovery tools, techniques and experience.
Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief to inspire and instill confidence
Uses own initiative and job related training in deciding on the approach and interventions required when working with a service user in delivering support, although supervision is available.
Teach coping, self-help and self-management techniques
Support service users to identify and overcome fears and within a relationship of empathy, trust and honesty, challenge negative self-talk.
Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activities, in order to maximise opportunities for taking on socially valued roles and positive identity.
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