Occupational Therapy Recreational Worker
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a person who is passionate about providing excellent care to the adult acute mental health population, and who wants to contribute to the therapeutic input provided for people using our services at our site in Radlett.
The Recreational Worker organises and provides a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service, based on the adult acute mental health wards.
The activities they facilitate occur alongside therapeutic interventions from the Occupational Therapy service, Psychology, Arts therapies and the ward Nursing Team to enhance a service user's stay in hospital.
The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
* You will organise and provide a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service such as gardening groups, craft sessions, music activities, sports/active sessions, facilitating gym sessions, games, etc.
* You will be based on the adult acute mental health wards where service users require support for a range of diagnoses such as psychosis, depression, or anxiety.
* The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings and weekends, requiring working in the early evenings until 8pm and on the weekends 9 - 5.
* The team consists of a Lead and Head Occupational Therapist, Band 6 and 5 Occupational Therapists, Assistant Therapy Practitioners, and a Horticultural Therapist. We work closely with Art and Drama Therapists, and Psychologists.
* The Recreational Worker role offers the opportunity to provide the main link between the wards and the therapy team.
Job responsibilities
* You will work effectively as a member of a team in providing social, recreational and leisure activities using a person-centered approach.
* You will provide timely feedback to the MDT regarding the service users' wellbeing and motivation to engage in recreational sessions.
* You will use technical/creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery, and well-being.
* Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.
* Contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education/Training
* Facilitation and use of activity in group settings.
* Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent.
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
* Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post.
* Health and Social Care NVQ level 3.
Previous Experience
* Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to the post.
* Experience of working with individuals and groups.
* Experience of working with people/caring for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities or special needs.
Communication Skills
* Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding service users' care and social situation.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement.
* Ability to work effectively in a team.
Analytical Skills
* Basic problem-solving and clinical judgement skills.
* Ability to respond appropriately to the changing needs of service users.
* Good observational 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.
Employer Name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
£25,329 to £26,958 a year per annum pro rata (+ 5% fringe HCAS included)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
367-A&UC-8989
Job Locations
Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
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