Recreational Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

The successful candidate will assist nursing personnel in upholding exceptional care standards for all patients within the facility.

This position presents a rewarding challenge that necessitates personal resilience and the capacity to empathize with individuals who are often experiencing vulnerability. An understanding of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and dementia is essential, along with the ability to engage positively with diverse individuals and their unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate and provide recreational, social, and educational programs as part of the Ward Initiative, adhering to established goals and objectives.

- Support the organization and delivery of hospital-based activity sessions for service users, both individually and in groups, within agreed inpatient timeframes.

- Advocate for the advantages of participating in therapeutic activities within a healthcare environment to service users and fellow team members.

- Ensure all service users are informed about beneficial activities and the means to access them.

- Communicate the therapeutic objectives of activities to other team members.

- Contribute to assessments and assist in the formulation and execution of care plans.

- Following assessments, aid in the treatment of designated service users by implementing the agreed recovery plans, which may involve working with groups or individuals in various settings to promote social inclusion.

- Initiate, develop, and implement new activities based on the needs of service users, utilizing evidence-based practices where appropriate.

- Prepare therapeutic areas and necessary materials for activities, while monitoring potential risks.

About Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

The chosen candidate will have opportunities for professional development under the guidance of a designated nursing colleague.

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing integrated primary care and mental health services, delivering physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital environments and community settings. Our focus is on delivering accessible care, ensuring many services can be provided in various locations, including homes and schools.

We foster a culture of learning aimed at enhancing the care and safety of our patients and staff, emphasizing the importance of individuals who contribute to our Trust's outstanding reputation through support for opportunity, innovation, development, and growth.

Job Requirements

For further details regarding the advertised position, please refer to the job description available under the Supporting Documents section. The complete person specification can be found in the About You section of the document.

Essential Qualifications

  • Experience working with older adults
  • Background in healthcare assistance

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with dementia care
  • Background in mental health services

Required Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum education of GCSE pass level or equivalent

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