Activity Co-ordinator

We are looking to recruit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, and at times, challenging environment. You must be able to work flexibly, creatively, and efficiently within the MDT and have excellent communication skills, supporting and motivating the older Adults (some with a diagnosis of dementia) to engage in meaningful activity both on the ward and in the community. This will be dependent on the changing needs of the patient group, and informed by close team working, handover meetings, case discussions.
You will be committed to working in older adults inpatient Mental Health Services and be enthusiastic about joining our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work intensively with Older Adults and will be expected to develop and deliver both group and individual sessions which support recovery and promote well-being, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff.
Aspects of the role will include;
The provision and co-ordination of meaningful group and activity sessions for service users.
The development of activities with individuals and the provision of support to enable people to engage in activity.
To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/communication/education, recovery and reminiscence.
Working alongside the Nursing and Occupational Therapy team.
Providing support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
Inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
Promotion of their role within the ward and wider care setting.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
To provide and co-ordinate meaningful group and activity sessions for service users.
To develop activities with individuals and support people to use these.
To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social
inclusion/communication/education, recovery and reminiscence.
To work alongside the nursing team.
As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Activities Co-ordinator will provide support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
The Activities Co-ordinator will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
The Activities Co-ordinator will promote their role within the ward as being an integral part of the Recovery pathway.