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    Activity Coordinator - Leicester, United Kingdom - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Leicester, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    We have a fantastic opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Stewart House, within the directorate of Adult Mental Health.

    Stewart House is a 30 bedded Rehabilitation unit which cares for Males and Females with complex needs, severe and enduring Mental Health problems, we work collaboratively to gain or regain the confidence and skills in everyday activities which will enable them to fulfil their potential for recovery and independence within the community.

    As an Inpatient Activity Coordinator, you will be based on the ward delivering and facilitating 1:1 and group activities that will meet a range of needs for our inpatients including physical, mental and social wellbeing. You will have a good understanding of the role with a real desire to look after and help people, excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate all of our values.

    The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.

    For an informal chat, please contact Mauro Silva on or email

    Main duties of the job

    You will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team such as Medical, Nursing, Therapy and Psychology staff as well as the Wellbeing and Engagement Officers delivering and facilitating a range of 1:1 and group activities over a 7-day working pattern that will include evenings and weekend. These activities will meet a range of needs including physical, mental and social well-being.

    You will facilitate physical health and wellbeing activities including supporting patients to use the gym where required, when appropriately qualified as a level 2 gym instructor.

    To guide and support other ward staff to provide activities on the ward when the Activity Coordinator is not on the ward and be flexible, facilitating activities on other wards across the site when needed.

    Other duties will include promoting, co-ordinating & evidencing the cultural and awareness days, securing new monies to support the purchase of equipment for the activities and co-facilitating patient consultations groups community meetings.

    Please note Driving Licence is essential for this role as you will be required to drive the Trust unit vehicles.

    About us

    Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

    Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

    We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

    Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

    We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

    For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

    All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

    For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

    Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    If you like what you have read and would likefurther information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, pleaseclick on the attached job description and person specification.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications or experience

    • Desirable

  • Level 2 or equivalent gym instructor qualification
  • Certified Level 2 food safety qualification

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Has relevant experience working with people who have experienced mental health challenges
  • Has experience of facilitating activities and group work.
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