COME AND JOIN ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT PROVIDERS IN NEURO AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE. WE PROUDLY EMPLOY OVER 4000+ PEOPLE - NO MATTER WHAT YOUR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE JOBS FOR EVERYONE.

We have an amazing opportunity for Activity Co-Ordinators to join our team at our Ivetsey Bank Hospital.
Supporting young people aged 12-18 with a diagnosed mental health condition. You will be part of a fantastic team who are committed to offering you the guidance, support and training you need to thrive in your role. Providing plenty of opportunities to participate in the development of the hospital so we can provide the best support possible for our young people!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• To help create a stimulating and developing activity programme to enhance the quality of life for each young person within the hospital.
• To organise and co-ordinate activities for active daily living for each young person individually and in groups
• To plan and organise an activities programme that will maintain interest and progression over a period of time
• Identify the needs of the collective group and individuals and tailor the activities to suit them.
• To plan and organise external outings with appropriate transport
• Identify young person’s activity needs and wishes through assessment, observation and discussion.
• Liaise with staff, young people, relatives, friends of young peoples to ensure full knowledge of the young people likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and difficulties.
• Explore the most appropriate methods and resources for meeting activity needs, including group events, individual sessions, involving internal and external sources and involving community based resources.
• Plan a varied programme of activity based around the needs of the young people group using the identified sources in conjunction with Management, the activities staff and other colleagues.
• Advertise the planned programme in an appropriate manner which encourages involvement of all young peoples, relatives and staff.
• Provide activities based on the planned programme in a flexible manner, allowing for necessary changes.
• Maintain written records of young people assessments, young people participation and activity evaluations in line with the hospital policies.
• Maintain a portfolio of information, including the range of activities available within the Hospital and the local community.
• Regularly review young people needs, the programme of activities and levels of participation, in conjunction with Management.
• Organise theme events as required, based on local holidays, traditions, etc.
• Organise outings as appropriate, giving consideration to safety needs and staffing requirements.
• Participate in fund raising events as required.