If you are motivated and enthusiastic about working with young people experiencing mental health issues then you will be excited to hear that a permanent Activity Co-ordinator post has become available within our team.
The successful applicant will work as part of a large Multi-disciplinary-team in the delivery of care and treatment for young people aged 12-18 based in a CAMHS inpatient setting.
The role will involve delivery of a Therapeutic Time-table within Ty Llidiard, working jointly with Nurses, Therapists and Education colleagues. The post holder will Co-ordinate, initiate and participate in activities, which will be both on and off the Unit with access to a unit minibus and activity resources.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Ward Manager, providing social, recreational, physical and leisure activities to young people aged 12-18 whilst in-patients at Ty-Llidiard.
The direction of the work will be to enhance the recovery pathway via the facilitation of psychosocial interventions for young people experiencing serious mental illness, and will include therapeutic based groups as well as social, vocational and physical activities.
The post holder will help develop an activity based culture within Ty-Llidiard, and facilitate Ward and Community based activities tailored to the needs of young people.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
