The Activity co-ordinator will provide interventions with an occupation-focused and personal centred approach. In order to improve young people’s ability to do the things they need and want to do.
To facilitate a therapeutic programme of social, creative and skills based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion and improved engagement across the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
The Activity co-ordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating group and individual exercise and/or gym facilities under the guidance of the Lead Occupational Therapist- To work closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support delivery of a ‘wrap-around’ therapeutic programme.
activity co-ordinator
Activity co-ordinator Main Duties
Do you have a passion for working with young people? Do you have creative skills which you can use to motivate and engage people in their recovery?
This is an exciting Activity co-ordinator opportunity for an Activity Coordinator’s to work in an inpatient CAMHS unit . The role will involve taking a lead in developing and facilitating the recreation programme for the young people after school, in the evenings and on weekends.
Activity Coordinators facilitate a programme of social, physical, creative and skills based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and the ward and multi-disciplinary team contributing information towards standardised assessments and care plans
We are looking for a person who can use our resources (art and craft materials, food, gardening , music, cooking and exercise) to engage children and support them to their recovery.
The overall aim of the role is to provide interventions, using personal recovery principles, in order to improve the children’s quality of life and to allow them to have access to positive experiences which will support their recovery journey. The post holder will receive regular supervision by an Occupational Therapist and opportunities for training through CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery and Wellbeing College.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
NVQ 2 in care / Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Work in care or agreed equivalent
Commitment to undertake continuing personal development and to gain appropriate Level 3 qualifications within an agreed timescale
Desirable
NVQ 3 in Care / Certificate in Community Mental Health Care or agreed equivalent
Care Certificate qualification
Other relevant qualifications relating to therapies, health, exercise and sports science.
First Aid Course
Registered with Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
Experience
Essential
Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities.
Experience of working within a team.
Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
Experience of working with children/young people and their families
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a mental health setting.
Voluntary experience.
Provision of activities in health services.
Teaching experience
Experience of working alongside an Occupational Therapist
Experience of working with individuals that may present with significant distress, resulting in risks to themselves or others
Delivery of activities with children/young people presenting with mental health difficulties
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally
IT skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Able to manage time effectively
Able to promote clear communication within a team structure
Willingness to facilitate and, where appropriate, engage in age-appropriate therapeutic activities for young people
Desirable
Presentation skills.
Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy within an MDT
Ability to facilitate creative activities
Ability to facilitate sports and exercise activities
Attitudes and Aptitudes
Essential
Committed to working as part of an MDT
Able to work flexibly
Able to utilise supervision effectively
Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the post
Be able to work independently and demonstrate self motivation
Awareness of the importance of therapeutic boundaries and how to maintain these when working with young people
Ability to carry out the job with a focus on compassion and non-judgement
Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
Desirable
Willingness to engage in physical activities as part of the therapeutic programme
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
