About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Adult Medium Secure Learning Disability inpatient ward to recruit an Activity Facilitator on the Northgate Hospital site in Morpeth to join our Multi Disciplinary Team.
Alwinton ward is a 10 bedded medium-secure service for men with learning disabilities who either have offended or displayed offending type behaviour.
The Activities Facilitator role on Alwinton Ward will help individuals to gain new skills and functioning for the activities of daily living. Work alongside nurses and occupational therapy staff to plan and implement sessions arising from treatment plans
This post is an excellent opportunity for someone who are interested in facilitating the delivery activity, creating connection and promoting engagement within a medium secure inpatient environment alongside a strong nursing and Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supporting patients in identifying and carrying out individualised activity as well as leading to provide ward-based group activities. They will also be expected to take an active role in the implementation of Talk 1st and the Safe Ward interventions. The post holder will work closely with the nursing team as well as the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team that includes Occupation Therapy.
Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skillswiththe enthusiasm and passion to embed and develop meaningful activity. You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core Values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skillsassociated to the role where required.
The post holder's focus will be to work towards creating an activity-based culture on the ward environment. They will both provide and co-ordinate a range of social, recreational and leisure activities. Therolerequires an activity facilitator who is flexible,andresponsive to the needs of the service overaseven dayperiod. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from an identified supervisor within the ward team.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Advertising date : 13th August 2026
Closing date : 27th August 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience that can demonstrate skills acquired in a care setting Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities
Education and qualification Essential
Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge
Skills and Competencies Essential
Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate Experience of training others in a task or skill Involvement in group based interventions
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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northgate Park
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)