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- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging activities for clients with diverse needs.
- Company: Join a compassionate NHS Trust dedicated to mental health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a supportive environment, and contribute to meaningful change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in health/social care and experience with mental health or learning disabilities.
- Other info: Collaborate with a multi-professional team and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
Overview
Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Activity Coordinator
The closing date is 19 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Activity Co- Ordinator.
The post holder is responsible for planning and providing appropriate activities to meet the general therapeutic, social and recreational needs of clients.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will (not exhaustive):
- Plans and facilitate a range of activities for clients with a variety of needs, some of which may be complex in nature under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
- Take the lead in developing and formulating diversional/recreational activity programmes, for both individuals and groups of clients as appropriate and in collaboration with occupational therapy and nursing staff.
- Co-facilitate groups with e.g. HCA`s and nurses, occupational therapy staff, fitness instructors and third sector agencies as appropriate, checking that all relevance governance is in place where necessary.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and awareness of current clinical issues affecting clients working under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.
- Liaise with relevant services, to provide an activity programme that will meet the needs of clients and promote their best possible engagement.
- To be able to establish effective therapeutic engagement and relationships with service users and carers.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team, communicating effectively with all team members for the benefit of service users. Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency to clients and carers, as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care –our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We\\\’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won\\\’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Relevant level 3 or above qualification e.g. in health and/or social care, communication, teaching
- Level 3 qualification in health and social care if not in place already
Experience
- Experience of paid, voluntary or personally of working with people with a learning disability or mental health issues
- Experience of supporting engagement of others in activity
Knowledge
- Awareness of needs of service users with Mental Health conditions or learning disabilities
- Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Understanding of the value and benefit of activity to mental wellbeing
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.
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
9-11 Imperial Avenue, Eating Disorder Day service
9-11 Imperial Avenue, Eating Disorder Day service
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Activity Coordinator employer: Tewv Brits
Contact Detail:
Tewv Brits Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace Activity Coordinator
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your Application: Make sure to customise your application to highlight how your experience aligns with the role of Activity Coordinator. Use keywords from the job description to show that you understand what we're looking for.
Showcase Relevant Experience: When detailing your experience, focus on any work you've done with individuals who have mental health conditions or learning disabilities. We want to see how you've engaged clients in activities and supported their wellbeing.
Be Clear and Concise: Keep your application straightforward and to the point. Use clear language and avoid jargon. We appreciate a well-structured application that makes it easy for us to see your qualifications and enthusiasm.
Apply Through Our Website: Don't forget to submit your application through our official website! This ensures that we receive your application directly and can process it efficiently. We can't wait to hear from you!
How to prepare for a job interview at Tewv Brits
✨Know Your Activities
Make sure you’re familiar with a variety of activities that can cater to different needs. Think about how you can adapt these activities for individuals or groups, especially for those with complex requirements. This shows your understanding of the role and your ability to engage clients effectively.
✨Showcase Teamwork Skills
Since you'll be working closely with occupational therapists, nurses, and other professionals, highlight your experience in multi-disciplinary teams. Share specific examples of how you've collaborated with others to enhance client engagement and outcomes.
✨Understand Client Needs
Demonstrate your awareness of the challenges faced by service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. Be prepared to discuss how you would tailor activities to meet their unique needs and promote their wellbeing.
✨Communicate Effectively
Effective communication is key in this role. Practice articulating your thoughts clearly and confidently. You might even want to prepare some questions to ask the interviewers about their current activity programmes, showing your genuine interest in their work.