About this role
Job summary Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities. You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities. At Elysium, we want the best for you. Thats why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals.
Main duties of the job Being an Activities Coordinator involves more than just organizing programs; its about providing essential care and support to vulnerable members of society. In this role at Farmfield Hospital, you will work 37.5 hours a week, focusing on creating an activity-based culture. This includes developing, delivering, and coordinating programs centered on social, recreational, and leisure activities. Youll be expected to foster strong relationships with service users, tailoring activities to their unique needs and interests, while supporting their treatment plans. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, your role will involve connecting with community-based resources to engage service users in local activities. You will ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused, contributing to patient care by encouraging participation and adjusting activities to meet varying needs. Additionally, this position requires active observation and communication about service users' behavior and progress.
About us Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care with a unique approach through a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. These services cover various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth. With over 8,000 employees, Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, and is a Disability Confident employer. They offer a comprehensive benefits package, encouraging employee wellbeing and development through access to training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on caring for others, Elysium ensures a nurturing work culture, backed by an extensive global network.
Job description Job responsibilities
Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Working 37.5hours a week, you will join the team at Farmfield Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.
You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.
Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.
At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
As an Activities Co-Ordinator you will be:
Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services. Develop and implement a weekly programme of activities across weekdays, implementing plans to support patients have access to activities during weekends, and public holidays Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests. Facilitate a range of structured group and one-to-one activities. Encourage patient participation in activities that support recovery and wellbeing. Adapt activities to meet varying physical, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social needs. Ensure activities are inclusive, engaging, and recovery-focused. Maintain flexibility to respond to patient interests and changing ward dynamics. Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members. Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes. Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures. Basic risk assessment on a day-to-day basis to individuals and groups of service users Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to. Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources. Working as part of the wider Multi- disciplinary team - which will include attending ward meetings and MDT meetings as required and contributing to [patient care planning and reviews where appropriate. To be successful in this role, you'll need:
Basic group work skills Minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable) Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework. Initiative and motivation. Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning. Solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Good organisational skills. Awareness of gender-specific needs. Awareness of the cultural needs of service users. Full UK Driver’s License Where you will be working:
Location: Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN
You will be working at Farmfield Hospital, located next to Gatwick.
You’ll be caring for adult men 18+ who potentially have a forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuse issues and challenging behaviours.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £26,191 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic group work skills, minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (desirable), ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework, initiative and motivation, awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning, solution-focused approach to problem-solving, good organisational skills, awareness of gender-specific needs, awareness of the cultural needs of service users, full UK Drivers License
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)