Band 3 Activity Coordinator - Steps to Recovery

Our Steps to Recovery service provides residential rehabilitation to service users with severe and enduring mental health conditions who require a specialist programme of support and intervention to increase their confidence and skills to live independently. Each unit is unique in its establishment and provides a range of accommodation and level of supervision. This can range from single occupancy rooms, or more independent rehabilitation offered within individual flats or shared home settings We are looking for an individual with motivation and enthusiasm for working and engaging service users in creative and meaningful activities whilst in residential placement. Many of these activities may be indicated as part of an individuals recovery based care, alongside other members of the MDT, whilst others are offered to support the community as a whole and aimed at building social relationships and providing support in the community. The successful candidate will have an understanding of Recovery within a rehabilitation setting and be willing to support service users in meeting their individual recovery goals. They will provide an activity based programme across the unit, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and nursing team, and in response to the changing needs of service users. Therefore, we are particularly keen to consider candidates who are innovative, with good communication skills and have confidence in engaging service users in a wide range of activities.,

• Working alongside and under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and nursing team, to deliver a ward based programme of activities in response to the changing needs of service users.
• Supporting service users in engaging with recovery basedactivities and identifying interests that are meaningful to them.
• Supporting group and 1:1 activity in the community as needed, with other staff.
• Engaging service users in decision making and planning for community activities.
• Ensuring all information is recorded in a timely manner and that all risk and relevant information is recorded in line with Trust requirements.
• Participating in decision making regarding service improvement and development.
  
  Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.