At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and deliver engaging activities for service users in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at Juniper Ward, Parklands Hospital.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, dedicated therapy spaces, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic setting with opportunities to engage in outdoor activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while using your creativity and passion.
- Qualifications: GCSE literacy and numeracy skills; experience with mental health support is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
Are you a confident individual looking to share your creative skills? Juniper Ward at Parklands Hospital are looking to recruit a passionate individual to join the team to provide activities to our service users.
Your responsibilities will include supporting the service to get the best use of a short admission and helping staff to prioritise groups and activities. We are looking for someone who can “think outside the box”, work independently using their own initiative and has a real passion for engaging people in either group or individual activities.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of supporting people with mental health issues and may have lived experience themselves. You will have access to dedicated Therapy spaces including sensory rooms, IT Hubs, and multi-functional activity rooms. There are multiple garden spaces including a sensory garden for you to deliver activities as well.
A background in the care sector or previous volunteering is beneficial. However, being able to create positive relationships with people and engage proactively in a caring environment is equally important. Candidates should have an interest in group work with an understanding of the value of structure and activity in improving mental health. Experience in running groups is desirable although training can be given.
There is an expectation to work unsocial hours to meet the needs of the ward, but we welcome and consider applications for flexible working. Provision of activities as designed and requested by patients over seven day a week service provision. Working closely with AHP colleagues to coordinate a timetable of offer. To help patients identify their own recovery goals and what is meaningful to them.
It is not essential to have a full UK driving licence as we like to encourage patients to access the community via public transport as they will require this skill when they move on. Parts of your role will require working outside e.g. sport related activities, walks, as well as accessing the community to gather resources.
To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach. To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise. Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment. To act in a manner to respect and accommodate the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these.
Person specification
- Qualifications Literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level, or equivalent.
- Ability to attend and participate in all statutory training requirements.
- 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.
Band Band 3
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-Time, Full-Time
Reference number 348-SAC-11819
