The closing date is 21st Jun 2026
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Job summary
Are you a confident individual looking to share your creative skills?
Elmleigh Hospital are looking to recruit a passionate individual to join the teams to provide activities to our service users.
The hospital provides care and treatment to people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and require a short period of hospital care to support their recovery. We are looking for people who can think outside the box, work independently using their own initiative & have a real passion for engaging people in group or individual activities.
Successful candidates will have a proven track record of supporting people with mental health issues and may have lived experience themselves.
You will have access to dedicated Therapy spaces including sensory rooms, IT Hubs, and multi-functional activity rooms. There are garden spaces for you to deliver activities as well.
A background in the care sector or previous volunteering is beneficial. However, being able to create positive relationships with people & engage proactively in a caring environment is equally important.
Unsocial hours are worked to meet the needs of the ward, but we welcome and consider applications for flexible working.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Provision of activities as designed and requested by patients over seven day a week service provision. Working closely with AHP colleagues to coordinate a timetable of offer.
To help patients identify their own recovery goals and what is meaningful to them.
It is not essential to have a full UK driving licence as we like to encourage patients to access the community via public transport as they will require this skill when they move on.
Parts of your role will require working outside e.g. sport related activities, walks, as well as accessing the community to gather resources.
To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach.
To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
To act in a manner to respect and accommodate the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these.
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve now and in the future.
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level, or equivalent.
Ability to attend and participate in all statutory training requirements.
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Desirable
Mental Health related qualification i.e. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalent
NVQ 2 or 3 Health & Social Care.
Completion of own wellness plan (there is no expectation for this to be shared).
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Experience
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Essential
Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
Understanding of the value of activities in improving health and wellbeing.
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Desirable
Having a lived experience of mental health services either as a patient or a carer.
Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Experience of working in a team.
Lived experience of mental distress and recovery.
Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others.
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Patients expect our staff to coproduce the activities they would find beneficial, that are responsive to their need.
They expect staff to be able to accept, support and understand their difficulties who respond in a safe, professional, and compassionate manner.
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Samantha Roxburgh
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 3
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Salary
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£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
348-SAC-11481
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Job locations
Elmleigh
61a New Lane
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 2JJ
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Attachments
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Job Description
JD HIOW Activity Co-ordinator on Inpatient Wards (002).pdf – 300KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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