Band 3 Activity Coordinator - Devizes
Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
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Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
Location: | Devizes, SN10 5DS |
Company: | NHS Jobs |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | C9342-25-0887 |
Summary
Clinical Practice The post holder will provide Vocational, Educational and Recreational activities for the service users in the unit and via community access. Organization of activities for all service users to develop and maintain new skills. To provide in-house activities for other care staff to use with service users, i.e. puzzles, football, board games etc. To organize trips out for the service users. As a member of the support team, help to create a safe, educational and therapeutic environment based on the needs of the individuals and ensuring that their rights, dignity and personal privacy are maintained at all times. Follow written care plans and guidelines, working closely with the service users to promote greater independence. Monitor the general health of the service users reporting any changes in physical or mental condition. To encourage and assist the service users to participate in a wide range of activities using local facilities wherever possible, thus developing positive contacts with the local community. Education & Health Promotion To keep up to date with changing practices and attend relevant training appropriate to the role as directed. Promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include: a) Attend regular statutory training and updates. b) Participate in appraisal and supervision processes from identified Team Leader. c) Contribute to the learning environment of staff undergoing training and new team members as directed. d) Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). e) Work to the Clinical, Personnel and other Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust. Finance and Workforce To play a role in making best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models and contributing to provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies relating to the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public. Play a part in the service provision that is both safe and therapeutic within span of knowledge. Contribute to the development of other support staff. Effective time management Record Keeping and Administration To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and local joint arrangements and professional guidelines. This will include: The upkeep of contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with relevant NMC Guidelines and Trust Policy. Work under the direction of Essence of Care lead. Contribute to the achievement of Controls Assurance Standards relating to Records Management within their span of control. Practice Development & Clinical Audit To participate with support of registered nurse to clinical audit and comply with activity as outlined in The Essence of Care.