About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Diversional Activity Coordinator to join our dedicated Farnham Road Hospital Acute Therapy and Diversional Activity team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the recovery and wellbeing of adults living with mental health conditions. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, organising, and delivering a range of meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities that promote engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing for our service users in our acute mental health inpatient wards.
As a Diversional Activity Coordinator, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team -- including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support staff -- to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating ward environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
- Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
- Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
- Develop positive relationships with participants.
- To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD for additional role requirements - you can also contact for an informal discussion re this role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in a patient facing role within a mental health setting or currently studying for a mental health nursing, AHP or psychology degree/qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Qualification in health and social care or related topic
- Level 2 Qualification in a health and social care or related topic plus extensive patient facing experience in a paid care role
- Proven experience in a paid care 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
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnham Road Hospital
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)