Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity available for an

Activity Worker

to join our multi disciplinary team on Sandringham ward at the Julian Hospital. Supporting people through their mental health journey.



We pride ourselves on working together and supporting each other to provide the best care possible for those using our service. Sandringham ward is a 16 bed male mental health admission ward. We work with older adults who require admission and treatment to hospital for different mental health conditions not related to dementia.



In post, you will be supported by a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Band 4 Technical Instructor and the rest of the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Are you an ace at activities, excellent at promoting engagement and superb at supporting people with mental health needs? If so, we would love to work with you on Sandringham ward.



As a unit we pride ourselves on working together to deliver high quality care and to support each other through any challenging times.



We recognise that working with the same methods doesn't work forever; and we will continue to challenge the way we do things to create the best services we can, centred on the people who use them.




We are focused on Quality Improvement led care delivery and are looking for energetic people who want to make a difference and be part of dynamic teams who like to think outside of the box. The development of activity worker roles is an example of this and is seen as a way to support activity and engagement for those people admitted to hospital.



You will be responsible for facilitating, overseeing and planning a range of person centred activities for our patients. This will be both 1:1 and group activities. The ideal person will need to work as part of the wider team but also autonomously in the delivery of these activities.

Working for our organisation

Benefits

Benefits included with this role are:-


NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service gym membership NHS discounts and many more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for someone with an interest and background in mental health care to work with existing staff to help drive our standards upwards. Whilst the primary focus is on those who have experience of working in inpatient mental health environments, we would also welcome applications from those who may have less experience in this specific field but feel that their existing knowledge and skills can bring something special to our staff teams.



We value life skills, lived experience and a commitment to work with us to meet the needs of the ward. We are keen to integrate individuals existing skills into the services we are able to provide, as well as supporting personal and professional development through additional training.



If you are someone with a creative streak who relishes a challenge, works well under pressure and likes to be part of a great team then we would welcome your application.

Previous applicants need not apply

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

To hold or work towards NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Previous work experience in health/social care setting #

Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to teach practical skills to clients. #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to interpret and apply health and social care, organisational and occupational policy. #

Skills

Desirable criteria

An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.