Activity Engagement Co-ordinator

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Activity Engagement Co-ordinator - Mental Health Adult Acute Ward The closing date is 14 December 2025 This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn. We have an exciting opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to join our inpatient Adult Acute Mental Health Team based at Milford House, St George's Hospital, Stafford. Milford House is an 18 bedded mixed sex adult acute admissions ward providing treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses to patients who are of working age. We provide inpatient facilities for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individual to work within our acute service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. You will engage with adult mental health service users to promote recovery and reintegration with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community or other step-down settings. Working in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times. Main duties of the job As the Activity Coordinator you will provide formalised support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process, whilst supporting service users with dementia to maintain their current functioning skills requiring them to adjust their approach depending upon the need and intervention. As part of this role, you will be expected to: Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and actively, practically and creatively support their progress towards these. Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable participation in the community to maximise the service user's opportunities for socially valued roles and positive identity. Work direct work with service users on a 1:1 and in group settings, e.g. objective setting for meaningful activity developing individual learning plans to enable successful social reintegration. To deliver group work which is part of a treatment plan as formulated by an Occupational Therapist and Multi-Disciplinary Team About us Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube Person Specification Qualifications GCSE Maths & English Or NVQ in HealthCare with demonstrable evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent GCSE's or Functional Skills) Or equivalent i.e Health and social care qualification at least equivalent to the above that equips the person with the necessary knowledge, skill and competence as outlined below Experience Experience of working with people with mental health needs as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams Skills and Knowledge Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health, access to mental health services, and mental health promotion Range of interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good relationships with other service users/carers, service providers and other agencies. Ability to work independently, being self-motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures. Skills in managing situations of high expressed emotions. 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. Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr