Occupational Therapy Recreational Worker
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a person who is passionate about providing excellent care to the adult acute mental health population, and who wants to contribute to the therapeutic input provided for people using our services. The Recreational Worker organises and provides a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service, based on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Kingsley Green, Radlett. The activities they facilitate occur alongside therapeutic interventions from the Occupational Therapy service, Psychology, Arts therapies, and the ward Nursing Team to enhance a service user's stay in hospital. The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. THIS JOB IS FOR A 9 MONTHS FIXED TERM TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE Main duties of the job
You will organise and provide a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service such as gardening groups, craft sessions, music activities, sports/active sessions, facilitating gym sessions, games, etc. You will be based on the male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit where service users require support for a range of diagnoses such as psychosis, depression, or anxiety. The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings, and weekends; the role requires working in the early evenings until 8pm and on weekends from 9am to 5pm. The team consists of a Lead and Head Occupational Therapist, Band 6 and 5 Occupational Therapists, and Assistant Therapy Practitioners. We work closely with Art and Drama Therapists, and Psychologists. The Recreational Worker role offers the opportunity to provide the main link between the wards and the therapy team. About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the
Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Job responsibilities
You will work effectively as a member of a team in providing social, recreational, and leisure activities using a person-centered approach. You will provide timely feedback to the MDT regarding the service users' wellbeing and motivation to engage in recreational sessions. You will use technical/creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery, and well-being. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. For a more detailed description, please see the attached JD and PS. Person Specification
Qualifications
Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 Experience and Attainments
Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to the post Experience of working with individuals and groups Knowledge
Good communication skills, written and verbal Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to work effectively in a team 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. Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,258 max £2,122) Contract
Fixed term Duration
9 months Working pattern
Part-time Reference number
367-A&UC-9042 Job locations
Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a person who is passionate about providing excellent care to the adult acute mental health population, and who wants to contribute to the therapeutic input provided for people using our services. The Recreational Worker organises and provides a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service, based on the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Kingsley Green, Radlett. The activities they facilitate occur alongside therapeutic interventions from the Occupational Therapy service, Psychology, Arts therapies, and the ward Nursing Team to enhance a service user's stay in hospital. The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. THIS JOB IS FOR A 9 MONTHS FIXED TERM TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE Main duties of the job
You will organise and provide a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service such as gardening groups, craft sessions, music activities, sports/active sessions, facilitating gym sessions, games, etc. You will be based on the male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit where service users require support for a range of diagnoses such as psychosis, depression, or anxiety. The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings, and weekends; the role requires working in the early evenings until 8pm and on weekends from 9am to 5pm. The team consists of a Lead and Head Occupational Therapist, Band 6 and 5 Occupational Therapists, and Assistant Therapy Practitioners. We work closely with Art and Drama Therapists, and Psychologists. The Recreational Worker role offers the opportunity to provide the main link between the wards and the therapy team. About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the
Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout: Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional. Job responsibilities
You will work effectively as a member of a team in providing social, recreational, and leisure activities using a person-centered approach. You will provide timely feedback to the MDT regarding the service users' wellbeing and motivation to engage in recreational sessions. You will use technical/creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery, and well-being. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities. Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. For a more detailed description, please see the attached JD and PS. Person Specification
Qualifications
Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 Experience and Attainments
Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to the post Experience of working with individuals and groups Knowledge
Good communication skills, written and verbal Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to work effectively in a team 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. Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata + 5% of basic salary (min £1,258 max £2,122) Contract
Fixed term Duration
9 months Working pattern
Part-time Reference number
367-A&UC-9042 Job locations
Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
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