Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to work as an Activity Coordinator on Crystal House, a 5 bedded inpatient unit for young people with Learning Disabilities. The young people we work with have a range of needs and experiences, and benefit from personalised and group based activity programmes.The Activity Coordinator will support the Occupational Therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team in organising and facilitating activities that meet the therapeutic goals of the young people admitted to the unit.The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.Main duties of the jobTo provide interventions with personal recovery principles in order to improve the young people's quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to leadTo facilitate a programme of social, creative and skills-based activities to both individuals and groups which promotes social inclusion for service users.To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in leading on the facilitation of activities.About usWe are delighted that you are interested in working with us here CNWL. Our Trust is an excitingplace to work with a wealth of CPD opportunities available for all our staff. We work incollaboration with our AHP and Social Work colleagues and value the lived experiences of both ourstaff and service users.What we can offer you:CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adaptedfor use in other countries. With us, you will get:A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core.An opportunity to work for one of the top 10 NHS employersFlexible workingVariety of workAccess to a variety of CPD opportunitiesWorking in our Learning Disability ServiceWithin our inpatient Learning Disability service, you will be part of a strong and developing therapies team, which works closely with our multi-disciplinary colleagues. Our focus is on improving the lives of the people we work with and supporting their discharge to community settings where they can thrive. We work within a Positive Behaviour Support model, drawing on trauma informed approaches which acknowledge the experiences people have had that have brought them to the point of admission.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide culturally appropriate activities in line with the service users identified package of careTo support service users to engage in social, diversional and recreational activities, that reflect recovery goals.3. To support service users to develop daily living skill and assist them in managing their self-care in line with their care plan.4. To escort service users to therapeutic and treatment programmes as required.5. To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of service users at all times.6. To practice within a personal recovery framework which supports social inclusion and self-management.7. To monitor service users mental state, assess risk and manage it effectively, in line with risk policies and local guidelines.8. To provide care for service users who may be distressed or present with challenging behaviour.9. To have the ability to work within an environment that may expose individuals to verbal and physical abuse.10. To be sensitive to the safeguarding needs of children and adults, and knowledgeable about potential indicators of abuse or neglect and how to respond.11. To assist in the assessment process with the support of an Occupational Therapist (OT).12. To plan, implement and review a range of individual and group activities, under the supervision and direction of an OT.13. To be aware of community resources and work in partnership with other agencies, for example by using community leisure resources.CommunicationTo form positive working relationships, using effective communication skills with compassion, warmth and empathy.2. To demonstrate skills in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreting resources.3. To maintain partnership working with the other statutory and non-statutory providers.4. To attend and contribute to relevant clinical and business meetings.5. To raise awareness of activities to all service users and professionals within the team.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential5 GCSEs at A* - C or equivalentExperienceEssentialFacilitating groups and individual activitiesWorking within a teamWorking with young peopleDesirableWorking in a learning disabilities, autism or mental health settingSkillsEssentialUnderstanding of the needs of young people with learning disabilitiesSkills in communication when barriers to understanding are presentClear communication in writing and verballySkills in facilitating creative and leisure activitiesUnderstanding of risk assessment and risk management in practiceATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSEssentialCompassion and patienceResilience in working with young people whose behaviour may be challengingAbility to utilise supervision effectivelyA commitment to personal developmentA commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to work flexibly, including either Saturdays or Sundays and public holidaysAbility to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the jobDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressCrystal House, The Kingswood Centre134 Honeypot LaneLondonNW9 9QYEmployer's websitehttps://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)