Activities Coordinator | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Activities Coordinator | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Activity Co-ordinator –DaisyWard,Prospect Park HospitalReading

Do you enjoy bringing people together, encouraging participation, and using creativity to make a positive difference?

We are looking for a friendly,creativeand empatheticActivity Co-ordinatortojoin DaisyWard, our single-sex male acute inpatient mental health ward in Reading.

In this rewarding role, you will plan and deliver a range of individual and group activities that support patients' wellbeing and recovery. Activities may include arts and crafts, music, games, gentle exercise, relaxationsessionsand themed events.You'llalsohave the opportunity tointroduce your own ideas and help create meaningful experiences that encourage confidence,independenceand social connection.

This is a people-focused, activity-led role rather than a Healthcare Support Worker position.You'llwork closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team to promote engagement and support recovery.

Experience in a mental health or care setting is desirable, butwe'dalso welcome applicants with backgrounds in community work, youth engagement, hospitality, leisure, events, or the arts who enjoy motivating and engaging others.

The serviceoperatesseven days a week, andyou'llwork alongside another Activity Co-ordinator, sharing a rota that includes weekends and occasional late shifts. We offer a supportive team environment with excellent opportunities for learning,developmentand career progression.

• Maintain anawareness of current issues affecting people experiencing mental health difficulties, ensuring activities areappropriateand supportive of patients’ wellbeing.
• Plan & lead a range of recreational activitiesthat meet the needs & interests of patients, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Buildpositive, supportive relationships with patients & carers, encouraging engagement & participation in activities.
• Observe &monitorpatients’ wellbeing during activities & social interactions,recognising changes in mood or behaviour & responding appropriately.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs, using a calm & supportive approach that helpsmaintaina safe & positive environment.
• Provideverbal & written feedbackto members of the multidisciplinary teamregardingpatient engagement & progress during activities.
• Record & document activity sessionswithin patient care records in line with service requirements.
• Carry outappropriate riskassessments for activities,ensuring individual patient risk assessments are understood & followed for activities on or off the ward.
• Work with theWard Manager toidentify&maintainappropriate equipment& materials,ensuring activity resources are prepared & available before sessions.
• Participate inPrevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training, including physical intervention, &maintainthe physical capability .

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

The“must haves”for you to be considered for this role:

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of craft and social activities and how they can be effectively used within a group setting
• DemonstratedBasic knowledge of health and safety

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Lincoln Cordneron or email: ;who’ll be delighted to help.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Reading, RG30 4EJ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Jul 2026

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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