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Activities Co-Ordinator

On-site in Reading·Part-time·Added today (last checked 20 Oct)

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Overview

Salary: £13.45 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Reading
Contract: Permanent contract, part-time hours

Pay & benefits

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

Contributory pension scheme
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
Access to development opportunities
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
Leadership & management development
Long service award
Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

The role

Yew Tree Lodge
Salary - £13.45 per hour
Part-time - 20 hours per week

Yew Tree Lodge is looking for an Activities Coordinator to join the team on a part-time basis, working 20 hours per week.

Yew Tree Lodge, Reading, Berkshire is a residential service supporting 16 adults with a range of needs. It is located in an urban setting and is accessible by public transport, with Reading railway station nearby and strong regional transport links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

Key Responsibilities

Join our team and help create meaningful, engaging activities that support patients' recovery, wellbeing and independence. You will deliver person-centred social, recreational and therapeutic activities in a safe and supportive environment.

As part of the role, you will:

Deliver engaging individual and group activities tailored to patients' needs, interests and recovery goals.
Plan and facilitate a varied programme of activities, including life skills, exercise, creative arts, relaxation and social events.
Encourage independence, social interaction and community participation while providing personalised support.
Work closely with Occupational Therapists, nursing staff and external agencies to support patient care and recovery.
Maintain accurate activity records, monitor patient wellbeing, follow risk assessments and report any concerns to senior colleagues.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Skills & Expertise

Previous experience in a similar role and supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs, including complex mental health conditions and dual diagnoses, would be desirable.

About Priory Group

Priory is a leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care, supporting over 24,000 people every year across a network of around 270 locations. The people it supports may have addictions, mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism or one of many other conditions, and it delivers care through roles ranging from nurses, care assistants and support workers to managers and medical specialists.

Its services span addiction treatment, mental health support, eating disorder services, neurodiversity services, residential services, supported living, and both NHS and private healthcare, delivered through inpatient, outpatient and online programmes. Priory also states a goal of embedding a culture of openness, inclusion and trust where colleagues feel they belong, and that every colleague, patient and resident is treated with dignity and respect.