Activity Co-Ordinator

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Activity Co-Ordinator to join Ashmount, within the Trust's Learning Disabilities Directorate. We would also consider a developmental role from Band 2 to Band 3. Ashmount is a residential service for up to seven individuals who have a learning disability, autism and challenging behaviour.

We provide intensive support and a wide range of activities from our centre, which has excellent facilities and is set in its own large, secluded grounds.

We are looking for team members who are focussed on promoting people's rights, choices and independence and ensuring they live full and active lives.

The post holder will work positively and proactively with colleagues and will develop up-to-date knowledge of best practice and ranges of approaches within learning disability services and CQC requirements.

The post-holder would be involved working alongside the registered nurses and supporting people to access the community. The post will offer excellent opportunities for development.

Opportunities for joint working with other disciplines and agencies would be an integral part to the role.

The post-holder would need to hold a full driving license and be prepared to work flexibly in various locations across the Trust.

Excellent communication skills and confident use of IT would be key in this role.

Main duties of the job

1. Support people using the service with their individual preferences to promote and engage in a meaning individualised activity programme which promotes as much independence as possible.
2. To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing, etc) in accordance with individual's support needs.
3. To be a confident and competent driver who can drive a range of vehicles across all distances, local or national depending on the needs of the service.
4. Ensure that a high standard of activities and excursions is planned and executed, and that new activities are introduced as appropriate.
5. Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to senior staff any change in the person.
6. Actively contribute to the review and development of plans, assessments and reports.
7. Liaising with the staff team, manager, day services, our local community team and external agencies in relation to activities.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

1. To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
2. Help maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.
3. Participate in and contribute to meetings.
4. Involve people in the development of their own care and support packages.
5. To maintain the safety of people at all times, alerting senior staff to any identified risks whether perceived or actual.
6. There is an amount of manual handling involved including assisting people with walking, sitting, and other activities of daily living and by means of wheelchairs and mechanical aids within recommended guidelines.
7. To drive Trust transport in line with service needs.
8. You should be willing to drive the homes vehicles/minibus and have a manual driving licence and have a clean driving licence with no endorsements or conflictions.

Person Specification

• NVQ / Diploma in Health and Social Care
• 12 months experience in a Learning Disability or mental health setting

Interview

• A driving license suitable for driving in the U.K

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.

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£25,329 to £26,958 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.