Activity Co-Ordinator

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an amazing opportunity for Activity Co-Ordinators to join our team at our Ivetsey Bank Hospital.

Supporting young people aged 12-18 with a diagnosed mental health condition. You will be part of a fantastic team who are committed to offering you the guidance, support and training you need to thrive in your role. Providing plenty of opportunities to participate in the development of the hospital so we can provide the best support possible for our young people

Please note a full driving license is essential for this role.

What you'll be working:

• Full time.
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts do vary and include working 16:00pm to 22:00pm at times.
• Includes working weekends, weekend shift times can change due to service requirements

Please note a full driving license is essential for this role.

What you'll be doing:

• To help create a stimulating and developing activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each young person within the hospital.
• To organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each young person individually and in groups
• To plan and organise an activities programme that will maintain interest and progression over a period of time
• Identify the needs of the collective group and individuals and tailor the activities to suit them.
• To plan and organise external outings with appropriate transport
• Identify young person's activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with staff, young people, relatives, friends of young peoples to ensure full knowledge of the young people likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community based resources.
• Plan a varied programme of activity based around the needs of the young people group using the identified sources in conjunction with Management, the activities staff and other colleagues.
• Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all young peoples, relatives and staff.
• Provide activities based on the planned programme in a flexible manner, allowing for necessary changes.
• Maintain written records of young people assessments, young people participation and activity evaluations in line with the hospital policies.
• Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Hospital and the local community.
• Regularly review young people needs, the programme of activities and levels of participation, in conjunction with Management.
• Organise theme events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.
• Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements.
• Participate in fund raising events as required.

Working hours would be 16:00-22:00 weekdays and flexible allocated hours on weekends.

• To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
• To attend supervision and appraisals ensuring that you have prepared for these when required
• To attend any other training when a need has been identified
• To be able to drive a company vehicle in order to transport young people and staff to activities off site
• To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding young peoples
• To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
• To be familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary
• Ensure that you do not use a mobile telephone while on duty
• To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties. Only company cameras may be used to take photographs of young peoples.
• Understand your duty to whistle blow if you witness bad practice or harm to a young people within the Hospital
• To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital at all times, both on the premises and outside at events and external training sessions.

Some events may be outside your normal working hours and it is expected that you would attend these as and when appropriate.

What you'll have:

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group.