Job summary Activity Co-ordinator - Positions available across the wards at Basildon Mental Health Unit (Assessment Unit, Female Acute Ward, Male Acute Ward & PICU) Under the guidance of the Ward Manager, you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you are required to work some early evenings and weekends. Main duties of the job To liaise with ward staff in the planning of recreational activities. To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own. Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive. Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed. To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities. To be aware of individual patients' needs through communication with nursing staff. To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities. To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk. To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff. To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times. To record interventions in an agreed format. Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 20 February 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 364-A-8545-A Job locations Basildon Mental Health Unit Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs. Job description Job responsibilities Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Previous relevant experience Understanding of the use of activities. Desirable NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience Previous experience of working in the NHS Experience in skills based work e.g. cooking, craft, sports etc Knowledge Essential Knowledge of group planning Understanding of health and safety Skills/Experience Essential Self and time management skills Assertiveness Ability to communicate with various types of people Desirable Record keeping skills Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Previous relevant experience Understanding of the use of activities. Desirable NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience Previous experience of working in the NHS Experience in skills based work e.g. cooking, craft, sports etc Knowledge Essential Knowledge of group planning Understanding of health and safety Skills/Experience Essential Self and time management skills Assertiveness Ability to communicate with various types of people Desirable Record keeping skills 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Mental Health Unit Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)