About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Diversional Activity Coordinator to join our Therapies Team at Silverwood in Chertsey. We are a fully integrated therapy team, and you will be working with people being treated on our 4 Working Age Adult Wards.
As a Diversional Activities Coordinator within the Therapies Team, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for people who use our services.
Your role supports the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care that positively contributes to each individual's recovery journey.
This role involves planning and delivering engaging activities tailored to individual needs and interests to support and enhance psychological, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being.
You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.
We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible.
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
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 health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
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.
Eligibility to high cost area supplement is conditional upon candidate's residence and will be discussed on offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 qualifcation in health and social care or related topic Level 2 qualification in health and social care or related topic plus demonstrable experience in a paid care role or proven experience in a paid care role
Experience Essential
Significant experience in a patient facing role within health care role Experience of working within a team Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities
Desirable
Experience of working within adult mental health setting
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 Silverwood ( St Peter's Hospital campus)
Holloway Hill
Lyne, Chertsey
KT16 0AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)