Activity Worker

• To coordinate a programme of ward activity and support service users to engage in a range of activity opportunities. • To undertake supervision of patients as delegated and within sphere of own competence. • To accompany patients to different on and off site venues appropriate to the activities in their care plan. • To recognize and report a change in the patients behavior in relation to their mental state. To observe and report on patients abilities and progress with activities. • Under supervision, to record interventions with patients in the multi-disciplinary notes. To participate in the maintenance of a safe environment by being aware of ones own safety and always negotiating plans with the shift co-coordinator. • To act as a resource for patients to assist them in continuing their interests and skills when discharged from the ward(s). • Obtain patient and/or carers views about services provided and involve them in decision making in relation to activity planning. • Accept regular training in the prevention and management of violence as required within their sphere of practice. • Undertakes other tasks in consultation with the ward O This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Job description Job responsibilities • To coordinate a programme of ward activity and support service users to engage in a range of activity opportunities. • To undertake supervision of patients as delegated and within sphere of own competence. • To accompany patients to different on and off site venues appropriate to the activities in their care plan. • To recognize and report a change in the patients behavior in relation to their mental state. To observe and report on patients abilities and progress with activities. • Under supervision, to record interventions with patients in the multi-disciplinary notes. To participate in the maintenance of a safe environment by being aware of ones own safety and always negotiating plans with the shift co-coordinator. • To act as a resource for patients to assist them in continuing their interests and skills when discharged from the ward(s). • Obtain patient and/or carers views about services provided and involve them in decision making in relation to activity planning. • Accept regular training in the prevention and management of violence as required within their sphere of practice. • Undertakes other tasks in consultation with the ward O This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.