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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults experiencing a mental health crisis?</p><p>We are seeking a creative, compassionate Activities Co-ordinator to join our dynamic inpatient team. This fast-paced, rewarding role is central to promoting recovery and independence through meaningful, therapeutic activities.</p><p>Working closely with Occupational Therapists, nurses, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will plan and deliver a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities - both on the ward and in the community. Using resources such as art, crafts, music, exercise, gardening, and cooking, you will engage service users in ways that enhance wellbeing and social inclusion.</p><p>Strong communication skills, experience facilitating groups, and an understanding of mental health needs are essential.</p><p>If you have the creativity and determination to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>Develop and deliver engaging activity programmes tailored to individual patient needs.</li><li>Facilitate group sessions and 1:1 activities that promote wellbeing and recovery.</li><li>Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to support therapeutic goals.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to clinical discussions and reviews.</li><li>Assist with risk assessments for activities and venues.</li><li>Support patients during therapeutic leave and community-based activities.</li><li>Promote protected mealtimes and assist with personal care when required.</li><li>Handle activity-related finances in line with Trust policies.</li><li>Attend handovers, meetings, and contribute to service development initiatives.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At <strong>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:</p><ul><li><strong>Flexible working options</strong> to help you balance work and life</li><li><strong>NHS pension scheme</strong> for long-term financial security</li><li><strong>Generous annual leave allowance</strong> to recharge and relax</li><li>A strong focus on <strong>career development</strong> to help you grow and achieve your potential</li></ul><p>Additionally, you'll gain access to our <strong>Blue Light Card</strong>, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.</p><p>We are proud to foster a <strong>diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce</strong>, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.</p><p><strong>Why Somerset?</strong> Somerset offers the perfect blend of <strong>idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty</strong>, and <strong>breathtaking coastlines</strong>, with vibrant cities like <strong>Bristol</strong>, <strong>Bath</strong>, and <strong>Exeter </strong>just a short drive away - and only two hours to <strong>London</strong>.</p><p>The region is home to excellent <strong>educational facilities</strong>, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.</p><p><strong>Somerset truly has it all</strong> - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 November 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>184-OL-GR-3218</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Rowan Ward</p>
      <p>56 Preston Road</p>
      <p>Yeovil</p>
      <p>Somerset</p>
      <p>BA20 2BX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.</li><li>Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.</li><li>Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.</li><li>Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.</li><li>Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.</li><li>Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.</li><li>Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.</li><li>Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.</li><li>Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.</li></ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As an Activities Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing patient-centred activities that are meaningful and enjoyable.</li><li>Encouraging participation through motivation and rapport-building.</li><li>Planning and organising weekly activity timetables, including therapeutic leave.</li><li>Observing and reporting patient behaviour and progress to the clinical team.</li><li>Supporting the Occupational Therapist in group facilitation and rehabilitation planning.</li><li>Ensuring all activities are risk-assessed and appropriate for the patient group.</li><li>Maintaining equipment inventories and advising on resource needs.</li><li>Upholding Trust policies on confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and infection control.</li><li>Participating in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.</li></ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li> Good standard of general education  Adequate literacy skills  NVQ Level 2</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li> NVQ Level 3 of Creative Activity Therapist (CAT)Access to own private transport</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of working with people, for example, in a health care setting as an HCA or rehabilitation assistant, particularly within mental health needs and dementia</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Previous experience of working in a mental health settingExperience of facilitating groups and/or 1:1 workExperience as an activity coordinator</li>
          
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Evidence of good standard of literacy/English language skillsMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li> Good standard of general education  Adequate literacy skills  NVQ Level 2</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li> NVQ Level 3 of Creative Activity Therapist (CAT)Access to own private transport</li>
            
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        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people, for example, in a health care setting as an HCA or rehabilitation assistant, particularly within mental health needs and dementia</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Previous experience of working in a mental health settingExperience of facilitating groups and/or 1:1 workExperience as an activity coordinator</li>
            
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            Additional Criteria
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Evidence of good standard of literacy/English language skillsMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service</li>
          
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    <p>This post is 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.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Rowan Ward</p>
      <p>56 Preston Road</p>
      <p>Yeovil</p>
      <p>Somerset</p>
      <p>BA20 2BX</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Rowan Ward</p>
          <p>56 Preston Road</p>
          <p>Yeovil</p>
          <p>Somerset</p>
          <p>BA20 2BX</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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