About this role
Job summary Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism?
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and motivated Activity Co-ordinator to join our team on Jade Ward.
Jade is an inpatient service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. This is an exciting opportunity to provide meaningful, engaging and age-appropriate activities that support patients' development, wellbeing, confidence, independence and individual goals.
Main duties of the job
Plan and deliver meaningful, creative and age-appropriate activities for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Work closely with the ward team and senior Activity Co-ordinators to ensure activities are individualised and support each patient's goals. Encourage and support patients to participate in activities that promote confidence, wellbeing, independence and social interaction. Use excellent communication and engagement skills to build positive relationships and support patients to achieve. Develop, adapt and evaluate activities to meet individual needs, interests and abilities. Support patients to develop new skills and access meaningful occupation both on and off the ward where appropriate. Work with other teams and external organisations to create varied and interesting opportunities for patients. Use IT systems to support activity planning, delivery and record keeping, and develop resources for the ward. Contribute to risk management and identify and report any concerns relating to patient safety or wellbeing. Work as part of the wider ward team, contributing to a positive, safe and supportive environment. Work flexibly across the service, including evenings and weekends where required.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more staff networks and support group We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities
Working closely with the ward team and Activity Co-ordinators, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of activities based around each patient's interests, abilities and needs. You will help create opportunities for patients to learn new skills, build confidence, develop relationships and experience success in a safe and supportive environment.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the role and essential requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent level qualification, or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience. Qualifications related to area of expertise i.e. sports coaching qualifications, adult education, horticulture, art and design or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Experience / interest in working with adults and children (mental health, adults, CAMHS and/or learning disabilities) Skills in engaging and motivating service users with mental health problems and complex needs.
Experience Essential
Worked in the community and/or in acute settings providing activities relevant to the role. Experience in providing services relevant to the role e.g. gardening for food, hospitality, sports coaching, art and design, numeracy and literacy support.
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 Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address Brooklands Hospital
Brooklands Way, Coleshill Road
Birmingham
B37 7HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)