Activity Worker

Ward 2 Activity Worker
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 adult acute inpatient ward.
Working on an adult acute inpatient 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.
Ward 2 is an acute ward for males of working age. We offer assessment and initial treatment for males with a variety of mental health needs, and work closely with other services to ensure ongoing recovery. We pride ourselves in offering intuitive, person centred interventions and we keep people at the heart of everything we do.
**The main duties of the role are**:
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 may take place in either a community or centre setting.
To contribute to the effective running of the unit, undertaking appropriate basic nursing and housekeeping tasks.
To establish and maintain a rapport with young people, carers, relatives and visitors and to contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.
We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world’s first ‘carbon net zero’ national health system by 2045 ( Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our “Proud to be Green” engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme”.
Initiate, plan and provide a range of diversional activities that are suitable to young persons’ needs and will assist the nursing staff in their assessment of each young person’s mental health needs.
To support the clinical team in creating a therapeutic environment and structuring the young person’s day, planning an delivering appropriate activities and engaging with young people.
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.