1. To utilise evidence based assessment to establish the interest and activities of each patient at Montpellier Unit and to work with the wider MDT team to plan and implement these activities to promote recovery. 2. To develop therapeutic relationships with individuals ensuring service user choice, development and the promotion of independence at all times. 3. To explore and introduce a broad range of activities i.e. social, recreational, vocational and physical activities outside of the mental health service to promote social inclusion and to negotiate activities with individuals and groups. 4. To liaise with other wards, departments and community based organisations including accommodation providers as requested. 5. To create and maintain partnerships with leisure and recreational providers within the local and wider community. 6. To maintain a current activity programme providing activities to patients over the 7 day wee between the hours of 9am and 9pm. 7. To plan and execute the escorting of service users within in the community setting all of which will be in subject to sectioning under the mental health act. This involves spending frequent long periods of time away from the unit and without the direct supervision of trained staff. 8. To work on a sessional basis with individuals and groups. 9. To promote a healthy lifestyle by facilitating physical health activities such as; swimming and walking groups. 10. To support service users in completion of activities of daily living as required i.e. self care, budgeting and shopping. 11. To work with individuals to develop kitchen based skills including cooking for themselves and for others as part of the ward communal meal programme. 12. To give feedback on an individuals participation and presentation to the care team. 13. To chair community meetings on a weekly basis ensuring patients are fully involved and that minutes are recorded and produced. 14. To escort service users to engage in courses/specific activities until they are confident enough to do so independently. 15. To frequently assess, appropriately respond to, and manage risk whilst working with service users. 16. To work effectively with the Multi disciplinary Team. 17. To meet regularly with the Activity forum and provide a comprehensive overview of the service Montpellier are delivering. 18. To work within a delegated activities budget from within the unit. 19. To secure funding for activities from outside of the unit i.e. Charities and Trusts. 20. To support service users to successfully achieve discharge including escorting service users to view accommodation, develop community based routines and apply for benefits etc as directed by MDT. 21. To promote wider members of the staff team the value of occupation and healthy living. 22. Knowledge of the MHA especially pertaining to Section 17 Leave. 23. To assist with the audit and recording of activities. 24. To promote the standards associated with Starwards and other quality initiatives aimed at improving the service user experience. 25. Keep accurate electronic records of activity and other performance indicators. 26. After training provide support and supervision to other non registered staff and volunteers 27. To liaise with future care providers to facilitate the transfer/discharge of a patient into community based living. 28. To provide planned outreach interventions for patients on long-term section 17 leave.