About this role
Job summary
To work in conjunction with the occupational therapy team to deliver a comprehensive programme of entertainment and leisure activities for the service users within Guild Lodge during evenings and weekends.
To participate as a member of the Social Activities Team, assisting with specified duties and take responsibility for his/her own work within the framework outlined and supervised by the Occupational Therapists.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Hive (Out of Hours) is to offer year-round social and leisure facilities to the residents in the evening and at weekends - focusing on a broad selection of suitable adult activities.
You will be based in the Therapeutic Resources Centre (TRC) working in a team of other Social Activity Occupational Therapy Helpers and a Social Activity Coordinator, to deliver a comprehensive programme of recreation and leisure activities for the inpatients. We are looking for someone who is out-going, enthusiastic and highly motivated team player with strong initiative and highly developed organisational and communication skills.
Experience working with people with mental health problems is desirable - but more importantly having the drive and motivation to work with people and come up with ideas is essential.
You will be supported and trained to work within a secure environment. Personal development is encouraged through appraisal and regular supervision.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For more information about this role please review attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working as a member of a team Work with people with mental health problems
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of Health & Safety Good self-management skills Good observational skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guild Lodge
Preston
PR3 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)