Activity Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Prestwich, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Junction 17 and Gardener Unit for an Activity Co-ordinator. An interest in a range of creative, social and physical activities and a passion to share your knowledge and skills with people so they progress their Recovery is essential. We are looking for the experienced and enthusiastic individuals to work on our CAMHS wards. the post holder will collaborate in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for young people on wards.

You will be working a seven day a week rota between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 and provide patient centred, Recovery based activities with the aim of supporting discharge.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner the post holder will plan and coordinate and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the services users. The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the wards and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner and record findings in electronic care records. The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carer's. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. Promote safe practice; Value the aims of service users; Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change; Value social inclusion

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ 3 / Care certificate or equivalent level of experience within a care environment or role Additional qualifications / skills relevant to role such Art/Music/Sports qualification

Desirable

Health Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Ability to function effectively as a team member. Experience of working with service users with mental health problems Experience of using activity in a care environment

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Recovery model. IT skills for electronic record keeping An understanding of the organisation of NHS care. Basic understanding of NHS issues

Desirable

Knowledge of legislation & processes eg Mental Health Act; Safeguarding children/ vulnerable adults guidelines

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with service user of varying levels of understanding Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting

Desirable

Ability to lead groups Creative, active, leisure or living skills that can be used with service users and carers Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to service users, carers and other staff Commitment to service development; effective team work; flexible approach to working

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