Description
Priory Hospital Lincolnshire has an opportunity for an Activities Co-ordinator to join their team.
The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and support the wellbeing of patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver meaningful 1:1 and group activities to enhance patients' wellbeing, independence, community participation, and quality of life
- Undertake risk assessments of activities in discussion with senior colleagues and line managers
- Create weekly activity timetables that provide structure and flexibility for patients
- Ensure activities complement therapeutic activities encompassed within patients' care plans
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise: Essential:
- GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent/NVQ Level 2
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience in a clinical, healthcare, therapeutic, or support environment
- Excellent communication, observational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships and facilitate group activities
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach with a commitment to safeguarding
Desirable:
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or within an inpatient setting
- Planning and delivering meaningful recreational or therapeutic activities
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care documentation
- Knowledge of person-centred care and recovery-focused approaches
- Confidence organising community-based activities and social events
Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday holiday - an extra day's annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including gym membership and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications
- Leadership and management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses