Job Description

As an Activity Coordinator in the inpatient children's service you will be responsible for organising, promoting, encouraging participation in, and running a varied programme of activities for all of the children to benefit from.
This is a fixed term, 12 month contract, to provide activities for our patients after their school hours, and on a Saturday morning.
Main duties of the job
To carry out tasks appropriate to the area of work:
1. Plan, organise and deliver activities to the inpatient children's service
2. Promote and encourage participation in these activities
3. Be flexible and adjust to the needs of the patients, ensuring the activities remain appropriate for the individual.
To develop the patients' skills and support them in achieving skills relating to their interests and needs including for example, craft, horticulture, and physical activity.
To hold responsibility for own designated caseload, and to assist with evaluation of effectiveness of the intervention, using validated outcome measures where appropriate.
To work with third sector organisations delivering projects to the services and to continue to project work after the completion of the project.
To deliver activity sessions across the children's service with supervision from the Activity Coordinator Team Advisor and Activity Coordinator Team Lead.
To work with unit staff to encourage service users to participate in activities.
About us
Working for the Activity Coordinator Team in Learning Disabilities and Autism Services at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) is a fulfilling and impactful experience.
As an Activity Coordinator you will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create a supportive and inclusive environment, ensuring that each patient receives personalised care and opportunities to thrive. The Trust is committed to continuous improvement and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
These include:

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support groups

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
xc2xa324,625 to xc2xa325,674 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
444-7233436-LD
Job locations
Brooklands Hospital
Marston Green
B37 7HL
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work collaboratively with the ward teams and senior activity coordinator team.
2.To provide knowledge and technical ability to deliver activity/educational sessions to promote discovery, purpose, meaning and recovery with children with LD/A.
3. To use engagement and communication skills to achieve attendance and achievement of patient goals.
4. To work with other staff on site to provide activity sessions to patients.
5. To use technical knowledge and skills to inspire patients to participate in the meaningful activities.
6. To be able to use relevant information technology to support the skills development of patients and deliver sessions and produce records of the sessions and resources.
7. To work under the supervision of Activity Coordinator Team Lead and Activity Coordinator Team Advisor, adhering to delegated tasks relating to activity engagement.
8. To liaise with external organisations to provide opportunities for patient to be involved in activities that interests them.
9. To undertake activity sessions independently and have the required technical skills to be able to develop skills in the patients.
10. To contribute to the development of risk management plans. Report to the qualified practitioner any incidents of risk to the client or risk to others as a result of the behaviour or actions of the patient.
11. To carry out activities which optimise patient levels of engagement and the development of meaningful activities for individuals.
12. Take active ownership of own training and development needs, to include participation in the trusts performance management / supervision framework and work toward meeting identified goals and objectives as agreed in a personal development plan / appraisal.
13. To work flexibly to support the delivery of the service, this may include occasional adjustment to your start time to participate in team development meetings and opportunities.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements. Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To work collaboratively with the ward teams and senior activity coordinator team.
2.To provide knowledge and technical ability to deliver activity/educational sessions to promote discovery, purpose, meaning and recovery with children with LD/A.
3. To use engagement and communication skills to achieve attendance and achievement of patient goals.
4. To work with other staff on site to provide activity sessions to patients.
5. To use technical knowledge and skills to inspire patients to participate in the meaningful activities.
6. To be able to use relevant information technology to support the skills development of patients and deliver sessions and produce records of the sessions and resources.
7. To work under the supervision of Activity Coordinator Team Lead and Activity Coordinator Team Advisor, adhering to delegated tasks relating to activity engagement.
8. To liaise with external organisations to provide opportunities for patient to be involved in activities that interests them.
9. To undertake activity sessions independently and have the required technical skills to be able to develop skills in the patients.
10. To contribute to the development of risk management plans. Report to the qualified practitioner any incidents of risk to the client or risk to others as a result of the behaviour or actions of the patient.
11. To carry out activities which optimise patient levels of engagement and the development of meaningful activities for individuals.
12. Take active ownership of own training and development needs, to include participation in the trusts performance management / supervision framework and work toward meeting identified goals and objectives as agreed in a personal development plan / appraisal.
13. To work flexibly to support the delivery of the service, this may include occasional adjustment to your start time to participate in team development meetings and opportunities.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general level of education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Good verbal and written communication
• Knowledge and experience of diversional activities that can be used in social and recreational programmes
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the benefits of activity

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates compassion and empathy with vulnerable people
• Has a relevant activity based skill
• relevant experience of working with people in a care or educational setting

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general level of education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Good verbal and written communication
• Knowledge and experience of diversional activities that can be used in social and recreational programmes
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the benefits of activity

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates compassion and empathy with vulnerable people
• Has a relevant activity based skill
• relevant experience of working with people in a care or educational setting