Activity coordinator

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Priory Hospital Woodbourne

Compensation: £8,416 / year

Priory Hospital Woodbourne is looking to recruit a Activity coordinator to join the team. This is a part-time role of 12 hours a week.

Our dedicated facility, The Manor Ward, provides expert care for a range of needs, including alcohol and drug addiction, behavioural addictions, and a wide range of mental health conditions, within a safe and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients

• Deliver meaningful 1:1 and group activities to enhance patient’s wellbeing, independence, community participation and quality of life in line with prescribed care plans (including OT care plans) and risk assessments.
• Undertake risk assessment of activities in discussion with senior colleagues and line manager.
• Create weekly activity timetables that provide both structure and flexibility for patients within an inpatient hospital. Activities should support cognitive, physical, and emotional needs, align with patients individualised recovery goals and focus on meaningful leisure, recreational and social activities.
• Planned activities will compliment those therapeutic activities encompassed within a patients care. Therapy remains a priority of engagement.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Candidates should have experience gained within a related clinical or therapeutic environment and be confident in building trusting relationships with both patients and colleagues. The role requires the ability to engage effectively with individuals and confidently present or deliver sessions in a group setting. Strong communication, observational, and listening skills are essential, as the position involves regular interaction with staff, patients, and visitors, as well as the exchange of information to support patient assessment and care. The role is based across hospital grounds and within the local community, and flexibility is required as working hours may include evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays.

For more information about the role, you can email ***email_hidden***

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.