Job overview We are seeking to recruit an Activity Coordinator to join our team based at Wenric House.Wenric House is a 21-bedded forensic low secure ward offering services to people suffering from enduring mental illness.
We work within the principals of the recovery model and encourage families' involvement with those in our care.
You'll be joining our supportive team to provide activities for our service users.This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE training and other training directly related to the job.You will work a 7 shift pattern between 07.00 & 21.00.
All candidates must be computer literate.
Main duties of the job The post holder will work collaboratively in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for the service users on the inpatient forensic wards as appropriate to service user need and within the established service guidelines.
You will be supported by the nursing team whilst working collaboratively with the occupational therapy team.
Working for our organisation Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include:· Excellent opportunities for career progression· Individual and Trust wide learning and development· 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service· NHS Discount· Pension scheme· Lease car scheme· Employee Assistance Programme· Mental Health First Aiders· Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)· Staff networking and support groups Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To engage service users in physical and recreational activity appropriate to their individual needs and abilities- To plan and co-ordinate an innovative and adaptive programme of activity under the supervision and direction of members of the multi-disciplinary team- Organise and plan service user events in collaboration with MDT colleagues to promote inclusivity.- To develop and use practical and technical skills with service users, either through your own identification of need or as suggested by members of the multi-disciplinary team- To work with service users to improve their mental health, physical health and wellbeing.- To assist in identifying service user's strengths and needs in order to plan and implement suitable activities for groups and individual service users.- To be involved in evaluating the effectiveness of activity with service users, carers and the multidisciplinary team- To record clinical information on service user's progress with members of the multi-disciplinary team For further information please see the job description in the documents section.
Person specification Skills & Knowledge: Essential criteria Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activitiesGood interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staffTime management & organisational skills to undertake activities Desirable criteria Prior skill & experience in a relevant area of work e.g.
creative arts, crafts, physical fitnessAbility to risk assess both individuals and tasks.Experience of running groups/sessions Experience/ Qualifications/ Training Essential criteria Care certificate or willingness to work towards oneGood literacy and numeracy skills Desirable criteria Experience of working with people in forensic services or criminal justice system.
Other Work Related Requirements: Essential criteria Positive attitude to people with mental health issuesAbility to work flexibly and to be adaptive as required by the service.Ability to participate in PEACE training.
All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.
Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential.
All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research.
Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site.
The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing