Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to engage young people in meaningful activities that promote structure, purpose and enjoyment to young people admitted to Parkview. This could be arranging a sports day to promote movement, celebrating a subject of the month or engaging young people in 'The great Parkview Bake off The role is a 12month fixed term contract for 37.5 hours per week. The post will involve working evening and weekends. Main duties of the job Postholders will contribute to the provision of daily activities, particularly in the afternoons, early evenings and at weekends, for young people admitted to Parkview Clinic. Activities will be a mixture of ward based, within the hospital facilities and within Parkview grounds, and supporting wider MDT with activity outside of the hospital targeting hard to reach individuals, those who are acutely mentally unwell and those with physical ill health and disabilities. Activities facilitated will encourage and promote engagement. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 284-24-6701543-MHSCM Job locations Parkview Hospital 60 Queensbridge Road Moseley B13 8QE Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Applicants should be able to work flexibly and with minimal supervision. The ability to cope with changing situations to routine is also important Post subject to enhanced DBS check Qualifications Essential GCSE A-C Math's and English, or Level2 in numeracy and literacy Extensive use of Microsoft Excel Or BTEC in relevant subject or certificate in higher education Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Health or equivalent qualification Driving license Safeguarding Mental Health First Aid First Aid at Work Certificate Experience Essential Excellent numeracy and written and spoken use of the English language Proven experience in the use of all Microsoft products Able to work to tight deadlines Able to observe and record minutes and actions from meetings and other documents used within the service Works to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Able to plan and facilitate groups to engage young people in activity Demonstrates capability to plan over short-, medium- and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular ability to network and develop relationships with young people and build links with other agencies Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to engage and adapt approaches to give young people the confidence and support to engage in the course Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to challenge poor behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Role modelling good behaviour Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the trust Team working and an understanding of MDT working Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required Person Specification Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Applicants should be able to work flexibly and with minimal supervision. The ability to cope with changing situations to routine is also important Post subject to enhanced DBS check Qualifications Essential GCSE A-C Math's and English, or Level2 in numeracy and literacy Extensive use of Microsoft Excel Or BTEC in relevant subject or certificate in higher education Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Health or equivalent qualification Driving license Safeguarding Mental Health First Aid First Aid at Work Certificate Experience Essential Excellent numeracy and written and spoken use of the English language Proven experience in the use of all Microsoft products Able to work to tight deadlines Able to observe and record minutes and actions from meetings and other documents used within the service Works to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Able to plan and facilitate groups to engage young people in activity Demonstrates capability to plan over short-, medium- and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular ability to network and develop relationships with young people and build links with other agencies Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to engage and adapt approaches to give young people the confidence and support to engage in the course Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to challenge poor behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Role modelling good behaviour Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the trust Team working and an understanding of MDT working Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Parkview Hospital 60 Queensbridge Road Moseley B13 8QE Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)