Job summaryAs part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will help deliver and encourage clients to participate in socially interactive activities.The post holder will identify a varied and interesting activity programme for service users.The post holder will document the engagement to activities by the service users and record in service user records.The post holder will ensure the activities available on the ward are appropriate for the client groupThe post holder will support alongside the ward team to ensure patient fundamental care needs are met and dignity is maintainedThe post holder will actively plan fundraising events for the ward with support from the Ward ManagerThe post holder will network with appropriate and relevant partners and agencies to promote healthy relationships between community and acute servicesThe post holder will actively lead publicising the activities and monthly campaigns on the ward with the Communications team to ensure the profile of the ward is heightenedThe post holder will contribute to the maintaining a safe and effective working environment being assigned duties from the Shift Co-Ordinator/Ward ManagerMain duties of the jobWith support from the Ward Leadership Team/Multidisciplinary team, contribute to providing a range of social interaction and well-being activities, e.g., activity groups, and on an individual basis, with minimal supervision.In collaboration with the client group and Ward Manager, maintain and develop the activities timetable for the ward and for each client on an individual recovery focussed basis.Work alongside colleagues e.g., Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Nursing staff to deliver a range of activities that are recovery focussed and suit the individual needs of each client.Contribute to the regular updating of individual activity timetables for clients which offer a range of activities on an individual and group basis dependent on the client's needs. This can be subject to regular change.Document all engagement with clients in their case notes to ensure the clinical team is kept up to date with client's participation in activities. Verbally hand over this information to the Therapeutic and nursing team on a shift-by-shift basis as appropriate.The post holder will support learners in the workplace by providing an opportunity for shadowing with the activity co-ordinator to observe activities being planned and delivered.Ensure the provision of timely fundamental patient care by working alongside the ward team to support patients with activities of daily living.About usTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand were always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialLevel 2 Health and Social Care accreditation / Care CertificateKnowledge, Training & ExperienceEssentialGenuinely committed to service developmentGenuinely passionate about providing the best experience for the patient groupExperience of working in an acute or rehabilitation healthcare settingDesirableExperience in managing patients with challenging behaviourPrevious experience of activity co-ordinating in a health and/or a social care backgroundSkills & AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrates the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and patientsAppreciates and values the benefits of team workingCreative, organised, and adaptableEnthusiastic and focused on enhancing a positive service user experienceOutgoing and able to plan work on own initiativeGood IT skillsEvidence of good written and verbal communication skillsAble to work to high standard under indirect supervisionDisclosure 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 nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustAddressFairfield General HospitalRochdale Old RoadBuryBL9 7TDEmployer's websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)