Activities Co-Ordinator / Dementia Support

Job description

Job summary

To plan and carry out social/recreational activities on a group and individual basis with service users on the unit.

The post holder will assist in the planning of a unit individual and group activity programme, which may require working with other members of the ward staff.

Main duties of the job

To plan, organise and carry out independently a varied programme of recreational and social activities providing group and individual sessions.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to explain the value for service users in engaging in activity

Desirable

• NVQ level 3/or equivalent or Certificate in Community Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• Interest in mental health issues

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with or contact with client group or in a rehabilitation setting
• Previous experience of planning and carrying out activity groups

Attributes

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a team

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Able to explain the value for service users in engaging in activity

Desirable

• NVQ level 3/or equivalent or Certificate in Community Mental Health

Experience

Essential

• Interest in mental health issues

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with or contact with client group or in a rehabilitation setting
• Previous experience of planning and carrying out activity groups

Attributes

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 .

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. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Deeside Community Hospital

Plough Lane

Deeside

CH5 1XS

United Kingdom

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