Activities Organiser

**The closing date is 12th Mar 2025**

**Job summary**:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, caring person to the role as Activity Organiser at Rowan Ward 2.

Rowan Ward 2, has 15 beds that provide assessment and treatment primarily for adults of working age who are experiencing an acute mental health problem.

We have a team of specialist mental health doctors, nurses and therapists who work closely with our crisis resolution and home treatment team. While Rowan ward 2 mainly provides services for people who live in the Mendip area.

We also have a dedicated place of safety for patients who are detained. However, we do not have a military bed.

As an Activity Organiser, you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

You will be responsible for the provision, development and implementation of activity-based patient group sessions. This will also include having sessions focusing on individual 1:1 work. The post holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team in providing a comprehensive programme of activity to meet the needs of the client group.

You may be required to work a proportion of shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

**About us**:
At **Somerset NHS Foundation Trust**, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

- ** Flexible working options** to help you balance work and life
- ** NHS pension scheme** for long-term financial security
- ** Generous annual leave allowance** to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on **career development** to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our **Blue Light Card**, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

**Why Somerset?** Somerset offers the perfect blend of **idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty**, and **breathtaking coastlines**, with vibrant cities like **Bristol**, **Bath**, and **Exeter**just a short drive away - and only two hours to **London**.

The region is home to excellent **educational facilities**, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

**Somerset truly has it all** - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

**Job description**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
Good standard of general education

Adequate literacy skills

**Desirable**:
NVQ Level 3 of Creative Activity Therapist (CAT)

Access to own private transport

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Experience of working with people, for example, in a health care setting, particularly within mental health needs and dementia

**Desirable**:
Previous experience of working in a mental health setting

Experience of facilitating groups and/or 1:1 work

Experience as an activity coordinator

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:
Claire Cook

01935410784

**Pay scheme**:
Agenda for Change

**Band**:
Band 3

**Salary**:

- £24071.00 to £25674.00 Yearly

**Contract**:
Permanent

**Working pattern**:
Full-Time

**Reference number**:
184-OL-GR-2041

**Job locations**:
Rowan Ward
56 Preston Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2BX