About this role
Job summary
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust.
LSCFT adult mental health inpatient services aim to meet the holistic needs of service users while they recovery from their mental illness. This role supports the clinical team to provide a meaningful and therapeutic day for service users.
With colleagues and the support of registered staff, you will plan, co-ordinate and deliver an activity programme which will vary depending on the needs of the service users at the time. You will be expected to work rotational shifts covering weekdays, evenings and weekends to enable activity to be offered outside of 9am-5pm.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who will be able to work under their own initiative on Austen Ward, to motivate and encourage service users to identify and engage in the activities. They will be keen to develop additional skills and working relationships with other colleagues and organisations, to expand the social and recreational opportunities available to our service users in line with evolving service needs.
In exchange LSCFT will support your development and prepare you for future roles in our mental Health services or the wider NHS.
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
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or care certificate completed (or willingness to complete in first 12 months from appointment) or equivalent knowledge skills and experience.
- Ability to undertake Violence Reduction physical intervention training.
Desirable
- CYQ/YMCA Level 2 Fitness Instructor.
- First Aid at work certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Supporting people with mental illness e.g. nursing home, hospital ward, as a carer
Desirable
- Working in a mental health setting.
- Previous experience working in inpatient settings.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Awareness of confidentiality.
- Good communication both written and verbal and the ability to pass on information accurately.
- Ability to work as a team and network with other agencies.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Able to work a working pattern that meets the requirements of the role.
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
Austen Ward, The Harbour
Blackpool
FY4 4FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)