Job summary Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting an experienced Activities Coordinator / Support Worker to join Afton Ward, our 8-bed mixed-sex Older Persons Mental Health Ward, where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do. Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone. About the Role: The post holder, in collaboration with the Team, will be responsible for the delivery and ongoing development of an activity programme facilitating groups and individual interventions and activities to support patients in their goals. Why Join Us? Comprehensive induction, training, and development opportunities. Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mental health care. Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate. Main duties of the job As a Band 3 Activities Coordinator/Senior MH Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality therapeutic activities to patients requiring psychiatric support. You will: To plan, implement and provide meaningful activity for patients within in-patient services. Under the supervision of qualified staff, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the highest standard of practice in the care, treatment, and support of the person with Mental Illness. To act as role model to the Support Workers and other staff. To work with colleagues to manage people with complex needs and high levels of dependency. To contribute to new service developments and actively take these forwards as required. To be flexible and work with colleagues to promote the best outcomes for patients. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-IOW-7152 Job locations Sevenacres Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working with people with mental ill health An understanding of issues relating to the conditions of mental illness Sound basic education Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of working with people with mental ill health An understanding of issues relating to the conditions of mental illness Sound basic education Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Sevenacres Parkhurst Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)