Activities Coordinator - Part Time
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Activities Coordinator - Part Time
Being an Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. You will join the team at Wellesley Hospital where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services.
- Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests.
- Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members.
- Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes.
- Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Completing basic risk assessment on a day to day basis to individuals and groups of service users.
- Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to.
To be successful in this role, you'll need
- Basic group work skills
- A minimum of 12 months experience within a mental health setting (Desirable)
- The ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework.
- Initiative and motivation.
- Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning.
- A solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Good organisational skills.
- Awareness of gender-specific needs.
- Awareness of the cultural needs of service users.
- A Full UK Drivers License
About us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a well-established and dynamic organization with over 8,000 employees, known for its innovative approach to healthcare delivery. With a network of more than 90 services across England and Wales, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] specializes in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, providing numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, which extends its global network across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 individuals worldwide. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safer recruitment practices and fosters an inclusive and accessible recruitment process as a Disability Confident employer.
What you will get
- Annual salary of up to £26,325
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
- Pension contribution to secure your future.
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
Where you will be working
Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF. You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs. There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.
Additional information
- Date posted: 06 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience (up to £26,325)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm)
- Reference number: 1498759770
- Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Employer website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/
- Contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]