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Activity Co-ordinator
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Band 3
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 22.5 & 15 hrs per week
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364-A-8545-C
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
Gwefan
Basildon Mental Health Unit
Tref
Basildon
Cyflog
£24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, pro rata
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20/08/2025 23:59

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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Activity Co-ordinator

Band 3

Our Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients at any one time across our community health, mental health and learning disability services across Essex and parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk. 

We want you to be part of our journey of transformation, where our patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do and to achieve our vision to be the leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care.

You’ll be part of a Trust where you will be supported to be your authentic self and be the best you can be, where we will help you to grow, develop and thrive. 

The Trust is recognised by the University of Essex and is a top provider of apprenticeships for people looking to be an assistant practitioner, senior health care support worker (CAP). Our trailblazing CAP apprenticeship won a national HSJ Award.

We are also recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust and holder of gold accreditation from the Ministry of Defence Employment Recognition Scheme. Our services are highlighted as an exemplar of good practice, producing the best care for more than 3.500 armed forces veterans in the past seven years. 

We have been shortlisted and won national awards. We are an inclusive organisation and Level 3 Disability Confident Leader Trust.

We are constantly innovating and looking for new ways to deliver care, such as using technology to enhance patient care and working with partners to launch new services such as the Basildon Mental Health Urgent Care Department, virtual hospitals and falls response cars.  

Join us and you’ll do the best work of your life – and make a difference to other people’s lives. What we do together, matters.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role.

Activity Co-ordinator -  Basildon Mental Health Unit 

 Under the guidance of the Ward Manager, you will be expected to 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 will be on the ward environment.  We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you are required to work some early evenings and weekends.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  • To liaise with ward staff in the planning of recreational activities.
  • To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.
  • 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 nursing staff.
  • To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.
  • To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
  • To have an awareness of the 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.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

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Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. 

As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs.

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Education/ Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Previous relevant experience
  • Understanding of the use of activities.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience in skills based work e.g. cooking, craft, sports etc

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of group planning
  • Understanding of health and safety

Skills/Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Self and time management skills Assertiveness
  • Ability to communicate with various types of people
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Record keeping skills

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Essex Family Friendly Employers

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