Are you looking to start your mental health career pathway? Rowan Ward can offer you a great environment that will enable you to develop your skills & confidence as an Activity Co-Ordinator.
Rowan is a mixed 20 bed Ward that provides care for older adults with dementia and other mental health conditions. Based in Reading, locatedclose to the amenities of the towncentreand a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them toidentifytheir needs andparticipateactively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion.
The Activity Co-ordinator service currently mainlyoperates5 days a week Mon-Fri with consideration to moving to 7-day service, where your working days will rotate (including weekends). Working hours that suit the needs of the ward can be discussed with the hiring Manager.
Under the supervision of a member of the ward staff /qualified practitioner the post holder will plan, coordinate, and implement a range of individual / person centred and group activities designed to meet the social and recreational needs of in-patients in particular older adults with dementia and other mental health conditions.
The post holder willbe requiredto use their initiative when working independently on the wards and are expected to report any clinical progress, concerns or change to a qualified practitioner.
• Todemonstratea knowledge and awareness of current clinical issues in relation to people currently experiencing mental health problems.
• To take the lead in planning a range of therapeutic activities that areappropriate forthe needs of patients in agreement with the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be able toestablisheffective therapeutic engagement and relationships with inpatients and carers.
• To be able to assess patient’s well-being during activities and social interactions andmonitorprogress.
• To adapt activities to meet the needs of people and provide a calming, de-escalating manner always.
• To provide verbal and written feedback to relevant multidisciplinary team members following activities asrequired.
• To complete robust documentation of each session within the patients’ care record following an activity.
• To risk assess all activities provided and ensure individual risk assessments for patientsparticipatingin these activities on or off the ward is read and understood.
• To agree with the Ward Managerappropriate equipmentneeded, oversee the maintenance of activities equipment used on the ward and prepare craft and any otherappropriate equipmentbefore patients arrive.
• To engage in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression training which will include physical intervention therefore the post hold will need to be physically fit.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for this role:
• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English
• Good knowledge of craft and social activities and how they can be used within a group.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour accreditations:Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Stella Kigozion01189605257 or email:stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024
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