Activity Co-ordinator/ Trainee inDarlington inDarlington PUBLISHED
FRI 18 OCT 2024
Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to engage patients through creative activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, gardening, and music. While the primary focus is on activity delivery, direct patient care and collaboration with nursing staff are also essential. Applicants may begin on Band 2 and will need to enroll in the Activity Co-ordinator Framework to obtain required qualifications. The role involves independent travel, and adjustments may be made in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
The successful post holder will be responsible for planning and providing appropriate activities to meet the general therapeutic, social and recreational needs of individual service users.
This includes working with others to develop and establish a timetable of activities which can be delivered across the ward both individually and within groups and also in the local community. This will need to be flexible and patient centred, changing regularly according to the needs of a patient cohort, and according to the interests of individuals at any given time.
Cedar ward is a 10 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit unit with both male and female, patients. As a team we are passionate in promoting independence and working to build the confidence of our patients through activity and collaborative working.
We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care within a multi-disciplinary approach, which is recovery focused. We believe we are progressive and forward thinking, seeking to improve our service. We offer varied training opportunities to support our team and individuals' development.
The post holder will do both ward based activities and also help reintegrate our patient into the local community. Risk awareness is essential for this post. The post holder needs to be enthusiastic and show a good understanding of the importance of activity for good mental health
We are looking for people who can work relatively independently, using their own skills (art and craft, cooking/baking, gardening, music and exercise, puzzles and games) to support patients in engaging with meaningful activity, and through this promote wellbeing using a client centred approach.
You will need to be able to communicate well with a wide range of individuals, adapting your communication style according to individual need in a responsive manner.
Although this role will primarily focus on the delivery and planning of activities there will be an expectation for the successful candidate to deliver direct patient care and work directly with the nursing team to ensure Patient care and safety is the main priority. This role will also work closely with out discharge facilitator to help reintegrate our patients into their local community, building support networks outside of the hospital environment.
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
The successful candidates who do not hold the required qualifications will commence on Band 2 and will be will be expected to enrol on the Activity Co-ordinator Framework which will include the acquisition of the Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision in Social Care Distance learning, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2.
Additional contact details: Cedar Ward (
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