Activity Coordinator

Full job description
We are looking to recruit an Activity Coordinator /Support Time and Recovery (STR).

The roles are within our Inpatient Ward at Bolton, the role will be supporting individuals with a broad spectrum of acute and enduring mental illness and assisting them in their treatment and recovery process.

Oak Ward – this is a 22 female bedded Inpatient acute ward.

Maple House - this is a 6 bedded male psychiatric intensive nursing unit.

Knowledge of inpatient care is desirable although not essential. You will be expected to assist and support the patients under the guidance of qualified staff in order to promote recovery and well-being. You will be supported by the team and manager and encouraged to develop skills within the care environment.

The post holder under supervision will plan and coordinate and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the service users that supports them in their recovery pathway.

As the post holder you will be required to maintain up-to-date and accurate records, and to work within a context where issues of confidentiality and risk management are paramount.

Working hours are Monday – Sunday on a shift pattern.

Under the supervision of a qualified practitioner the post holder will plan and coordinate and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the needs of the services users.

The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the wards and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to a qualified practitioner and record findings in electronic care records.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users’ and their carer’s.

The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation and adopt the principles of Recovery. Promote safe practice; Value the aims of service users; Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice; Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change; Value social inclusion

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

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