Activity Coordinator

NHS

  • Leeds
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Are you someone who is looking for an opportunity to be involved in enhancing the lives & wellbeing of older people experiencing dementia? Our service users need support in many aspects of their lives.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the dementia inpatient service on Ward 2 the Mount. Ward 2 provides 24hr assessment and treatment for females living with dementia.We are looking to recruit someone into our established Activity Coordinator Team who can work alongside our Occupational Therapy Service to provide person-centred care for people with dementia.The jobholder will be actively involved in planning, organising and delivering high quality and meaningful recreational activities on either an individual or groupwork basis.If you have a genuine desire to work with this service user group & you want to work in a stimulating, friendly & caring environment where you can make a difference in people's lives then why not join our dedicated team at the Mount? We would welcome informal enquiries should this opportunity interest youMain duties of the jobA person-centred, strength-based approach will be required to ensure that activities are tailored to the person to meet their individual needs and promote wellbeing. The jobholder will work independently with people living with dementia.The jobholder will communicate easily and sensitively with older people and their carer/families.Professional qualifications are not required, but the jobholder will have experience of working with older people including those who have for example dementia, cognitive impairment, physical disability, and clinically related behaviours that are challenging.The job holder will contribute to the maintenance of a positive and creative environment for undertaking activities.The job holder will be expected to work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and volunteers offering guidance and support.About usThe Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number173-41525-OPSJob locationsThe MountLeedsLS2 9LNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job description and person specification for a more detailed outline of the post.- Plan and deliver a high standard of meaningful activities that recognises and meets the specific needs of the patients promoting autonomy and enabling choice.- The above will include managing individuals and groups of patients who are engaged in activities.- To ensure activities are meaningful discussions with the patient, carers and families will take place and if unable to communicate e.g., because of memory loss, dementia, delirium etc the post holder will ensure the person has a All About Me document completed.- To contribute to the assessments of patients by reporting presentations, changes, performance and progress whilst engaged in individual and group activities.- Ensure that activities are provided in a culturally sensitive manner.- To provide practice-based support to staff and volunteers in delivering meaningful activities to patients.- To support and encourage ward staff to organise appropriate activities in addition to those provided by the activities staff.- Organise and plan time effectively.- To maintain written and electronic records and activity data in accordance with Trust standards.- To contribute to the ward being age/dementia friendly and stimulating with themes.- To be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, conducive to providing meaningful activities- Ability to work shifts (earlies and lates) across the 7 day week to enable meaningful engagement throughout the day and evening.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the Job description and person specification for a more detailed outline of the post.- Plan and deliver a high standard of meaningful activities that recognises and meets the specific needs of the patients promoting autonomy and enabling choice.- The above will include managing individuals and groups of patients who are engaged in activities.- To ensure activities are meaningful discussions with the patient, carers and families will take place and if unable to communicate e.g., because of memory loss, dementia, delirium etc the post holder will ensure the person has a All About Me document completed.- To contribute to the assessments of patients by reporting presentations, changes, performance and progress whilst engaged in individual and group activities.- Ensure that activities are provided in a culturally sensitive manner.- To provide practice-based support to staff and volunteers in delivering meaningful activities to patients.- To support and encourage ward staff to organise appropriate activities in addition to those provided by the activities staff.- Organise and plan time effectively.- To maintain written and electronic records and activity data in accordance with Trust standards.- To contribute to the ward being age/dementia friendly and stimulating with themes.- To be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, conducive to providing meaningful activities- Ability to work shifts (earlies and lates) across the 7 day week to enable meaningful engagement throughout the day and evening.Person SpecificationValuesEssential
  • Positive desire to work with older people, particularly those with dementia
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working with individuals with dementia in a role that supports meaningful activity
SkillsEssential
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Person SpecificationValuesEssential
  • Positive desire to work with older people, particularly those with dementia
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous experience of working with individuals with dementia in a role that supports meaningful activity
SkillsEssential
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal

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