Activity coordinator

We are looking to recruit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, and at times, challenging environment.
You must be able to work flexibly, creatively, and efficiently within the MDT and have excellent communication skills, supporting and motivating the older Adults (some with a diagnosis of dementia) to engage in meaningful activity both on the ward and in the community.
This will be dependent on the changing needs of the patient group, and informed by close team working, handover meetings, case discussions etc.
You will be committed to working in older adults inpatient Mental Health Services and be enthusiastic about joining our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work intensively with Older Adults and will be expected to develop and deliver both group and individual sessions which support recovery and promote well-being, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff.
Our team are incredibly supportive and actively look to cultivate talent and support staff development, The Activities Co-ordinator will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to;
+ promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
+ The Activities Co-ordinator will promote their role within the ward as being an integral part of the Recovery pathway.
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+ To provide and co-ordinate meaningful group and activity sessions for service users. To develop activities with individuals and support people to use these.
+ To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/communication/education and recovery.
+ To work alongside the nursing team.
+ As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Activities Co-ordinator will provide support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community., + To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users.
+ Help individuals identify their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals and set recovery objectives, drawing on individual resources and utilising a range of recovery tools, techniques and experience.
+ Model personal responsibility, self-awareness, self-belief to inspire and instill confidence
+ Uses own initiative and job related training in deciding on the approach and interventions required when working with a service user in delivering support, although supervision is available.
+ Teach coping, self-help and self-management techniques
+ Support service users to identify and overcome fears and within a relationship of empathy, trust and honesty, challenge negative self-talk.
+ Facilitate access to community groups and networks that enable service users to participate in community activities, in order to maximise opportunities for taking on socially valued roles and positive identity.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications., Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:
+ Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
+ Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
+ Children and young people's mental health services;
+ Children's community services in Peterborough;
+ Social care;
+ Ground-breaking research
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.