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Elysium Healthcare
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Steeton, West Yorkshire
Activity Coordinator - Three Valleys Hospital
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £18,544 per annum |
Overview
Join Three Valleys Hospital as an Activity Coordinator where you will manage social and recreation actives, you will be the reasons why lives change for the better. Reporting directly to the Senior Occupational Therapist/Activity Coordinator Lead, you will be responsible for developing a rapport with service users to encourage them to participate in their interests and activities. For service users who have reduced contact with relatives and friends, you will encourage social recreation. You will be a valued member of the team and will be supported to reach your career goals. You will have access to a variety of Elysium benefits and training courses to support you reach your full potential as an integral member of the Three Valleys Hospital team Role - Activity Coordinator Location - Keighley, West Yorkshire Salary - £18,544 Hours - 37.5, Full-Time Your responsibilities Co-ordinate social and recreational activities for people both on the ward and in the community, ensuring they meet their interests to ensure meaningful activity engagement. Encourage social recreation for those with reduced contact with relatives and friends To obtain information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests To observe general behaviour, ability, and the response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members Under supervision document observations and progress in the patients' clinical notes To fulfil the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures Accompany Clients to off-site activities. In need (and where qualified) be available to drive the company vehicle for activity outings as directed. Basic risk assessment on a day to day basis with individuals and groups of patients To ensure that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources To be successful in this role, you'll need NVQ Level III - Promoting Care and Independence, or equivalent (or working towards) Good communication skills Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework Initiative and motivation Awareness of mental Health A solution-focused approach to problem-solving Good organizational skills Ability to work flexibly Good communication skills Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework Initiative and motivation Awareness of mental Health A solution-focused approach to problem-solving Ability to work flexibly Where you will be working Location : 2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU Join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, care for people with complex mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment. There are a range of services across five wards - including a specialist dementia service - where you'll gain experience working with gender-specific distinct rehabilitation and step-down services. All 43 bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the communal areas are spacious with a warm, homely feel. What you will get: Annual salary of £18,544 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities Career development and training Pension contribution Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity Package There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. Each and every employee is valued and supported, as everyone has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is only with the dedication, passion and hard work from staff that excellent care programs that truly benefit the service users can be delivered. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.