Activity Co-ordinator - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

NHS; Rochford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Activity Co-ordinator - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Come and join our CAMHS Family at Rochford Hospital! We have opportunity to recruit an additional activity co-ordinator to support the young people admitted to the ward.

Poplar Adolescent Unit is a mental health inpatient hospital caring for 13-18 year olds admitted due to deterioration in their mental health. The post holder carries responsibility for planning and delivery of a range of wellbeing, social, fitness and educational activities for patients at Poplar Adolescent Unit with diverse mental health needs on both a group and individual basis.

Baseline knowledge of autism and mental health issues is beneficial; further training will be provided. You will be supported and guided by qualified Occupational Therapy staff to support young people along their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

• Following a holistic assessment by the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the care plan through the provision of a range of therapeutic activities under the overall supervision of qualified Occupational Therapy staff.
• The post holder will promote and support patients in aspects of self-care (this includes physical fitness) and activities of daily living to fulfil an independent, healthy life-style within their own limitations.
• The post holder will encourage patients to maintain their sense of identity, personal relationships, social contacts, and physical health, whilst respecting the individual's own cultural and religious beliefs.

Job responsibilities

• To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interest in developing skills for recovery and well-being.
• To complete necessary statistical information, e.g. daily diary sheets.
• To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.
• To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• To attend departmental meetings as required.
• To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.
• To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness, and time owing.
• To support the OT Clinical Lead in the management of the gymnasium including systems for cleaning, maintenance, and health and safety policies.
• Be aware of one's own development needs and ensure that all mandatory training is up-to-date.

Person Specification

Education

• NVQ level 3
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Fitness training

Skills

• Knowledge of group planning
• Understanding of the use of activities
• Self and time management skills
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Experience in skills based activities e.g. cooking, craft, sports etc.

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.