NHS
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 19 January 2026.
Activity Co-ordinator Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT), you will assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one-to-one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which may take place on the ward environment. You will be required to work flexibly, including weekdays, early evenings and weekends.
Main duties of the job Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and possess excellent problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills.
As part of the multi‑disciplinary ward team, you will develop intervention pathways and expand support for people with chronic, long‑term mental health needs.
Job responsibilities
To liaise with Occupational Therapy staff and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.
To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients individually.
Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.
Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed.
To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.
To be aware of individual patients’ needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and Nursing staff.
To liaise with the wider multi‑disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.
To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to deliver activities effectively.
To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
To have an awareness of situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.
To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
To respect patients’ choices and confidentiality at all times.
To record interventions in an agreed format.
Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications
Previous relevant healthcare experience.
Understanding of the use of activities.
NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience.
Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Experience in skills‑based work (e.g., cooking, craft, sports).
Experience of working with people with mental health problems.
Knowledge
Knowledge of group planning.
Understanding of health and safety.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro‑rata).
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Activity Co-ordinator Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT), you will assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one-to-one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which may take place on the ward environment. You will be required to work flexibly, including weekdays, early evenings and weekends.
Main duties of the job Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and possess excellent problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills.
As part of the multi‑disciplinary ward team, you will develop intervention pathways and expand support for people with chronic, long‑term mental health needs.
Job responsibilities
To liaise with Occupational Therapy staff and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.
To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients individually.
Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.
Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed.
To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.
To be aware of individual patients’ needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and Nursing staff.
To liaise with the wider multi‑disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.
To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to deliver activities effectively.
To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
To have an awareness of situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.
To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
To respect patients’ choices and confidentiality at all times.
To record interventions in an agreed format.
Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications
Previous relevant healthcare experience.
Understanding of the use of activities.
NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience.
Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Experience in skills‑based work (e.g., cooking, craft, sports).
Experience of working with people with mental health problems.
Knowledge
Knowledge of group planning.
Understanding of health and safety.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
£24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro‑rata).
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