About this role
Job summary
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Activity Co-ordinator - Basildon Mental Health Unit
Under the guidance of the Ward Manager, you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you are required to work some evenings and weekends.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with ward staff in the planning of recreational activities. To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own. Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive. Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed. To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities. To be aware of individual patients' needs through communication with nursing staff. To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities. To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk. To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff. To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times. To record interventions in an agreed format. Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills.
As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Previous relevant experience Understanding of the use of activities.
Desirable
NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience Previous experience of working in the NHS Experience in skills based work e.g. cooking, craft, sports etc
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of group planning Understanding of health and safety
Skills/Experience Essential
Self and time management skills Assertiveness Ability to communicate with various types of people
Desirable
Record keeping 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon Mental Health Unit
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)