Activity Coordinator

3 months ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We may close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of suitable applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible if interested in the role.

The Hollies is a specialistassessment and treatment ward for people with learning disabilities and difficulties with their mental health.

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 people with learning disabilities to engage in meaningful activity on the ward . This will be dependent on the changing needs of the patient group, and informed by close team working, handover meetings, and MDT meeting etc.

You will be committed to working with the people who use our inpatient Mental Health Services and be enthusiastic about joining our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work intensively with people admitted to the ward 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the multidisciplinary team but will be supernumerary to the nursing team on each shift in order to protect group and individual patient activity. You will plan and co-ordinate the ward activity programme, co-facilitating groups with nursing staff, healthcare assistants, and the Occupational Therapy team.

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 service users to engage in meaningful activity on the ward . This will be dependent on the changing needs of the patient group, and informed by close team working, handover meetings, MDT discussions etc.

You will be committed to working in Learning Disabilities Adult Mental Health Services and be enthusiastic about joining our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work intensively with older people 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

About us

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.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.

Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives, drawing on individual resources and utilising a range of recovery tools, techniques, and experience.

Model personal responsibility, self -awareness, self-belief to inspire and instil confidence.

Uses own initiative and job-related training in deciding on the approach and interventions required when working with a service user in delivering support, although supervision is available.

Teach coping, self-help, and self-management techniques.

Support service users to identify and overcome fears and within a relationship of empathy, trust and honesty, challenge negative self-talk.

Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activities, in order to maximise opportunities for taking on socially valued roles and positive identity.

Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other multi-disciplinary team members, service users and carers.

Have a focus on the rights of service users at all times.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Good level of secondary education to GCSE level Level of educational attainment to NVQ 3 / AS Level or equivalent Understanding of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or whole life plan

Desirable

Related Health or Social Care qualification Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of recovery worker role

Experience

Essential

Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role Experience of working in a team or a group environment

Desirable

Experience of working in the public sector Experience of working across different organisational boundaries Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to relate to a wide range of people Professional in appearance and behaviour Ability to maintain a healthy home/work life balance Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload

Desirable

Computer literate in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express etc Presentation skills

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

Understanding and practical knowledge of recovery Understanding of the issues and concerns of mental health service users Knowledge and commitment to service users rights Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation

Desirable

Appreciation of the community resources within the geographical location of the post and key partners Understanding of CPA and the role of care co-ordinator and knowledge of Trust Policies and procedures Understanding of the service delivery goals of the care pathway Knowledge of local policies in respect of safeguarding children and the protection of vulnerable adults

Physical Requirements

Essential

Ability to travel to a range of locations sometimes at short notice Ability to transport / accompany individuals to appropriate appointments A willingness to work flexibly through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate including unsocial hours and weekends between

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