Activity Worker (Ellis Ward)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,081.00 to £33,665.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31081.00 - £33665.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Surbiton, KT6 7QU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9294-25-0343 |
Summary
Clinical To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of ward based therapeutic activities. To undertake skilled technical/creative and specialised support work, engage clients in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being. To work with members of the team to plan a culturally sensitive programme of activities to encourage engagement, promote enjoyment and alleviate boredom. To engage clients in the design and evaluation of the activity programme. To facilitate groups on the ward as identified in the activity programme of social and creative activities to an identified client group. To work with the Occupational Therapist to identify other contributors to the activities programme e.g. smoking cessation workers, benefits advisors, complimentary therapies. To implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy and team interventions as required, providing a range of activities that support clients to achieve agreed goals. According to service needs, to be responsible for designated case load under supervision. To work single handedly, facilitating group or individual work, planned with a registered OT To monitor clients progress, taking account of their environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly, promoting a recovery approach to interventions. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.