Activity Worker (Ellis Ward) | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust


Company:	South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust
Salary:	£33,262 - £36,027 Per annum inclusive of Outer London HCAs
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Surbiton, KT6 7QU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are seeking individuals who are friendly, approachable, compassionate and motivated with good communication skills. Our aim is to recruit the best Activity Coordinator so that we can support you to develop and provide the best patient care. Candidates should demonstrate some experience providing care and arranging activities either on a professional or informal basis. You will receive ongoing support from your peers, ward/team manager and matron. You will also receive individual supervision as well as support in reflective practice groups.

As an Activity Coordinator you will be expected:

· To work with the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) as well as other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver a programme of creative and social activities. Duties will include the direct provision of group activity and one to one activity with clients on the ward or community settings as appropriate.

· To provide information to clients about the ward routine and to ensure clients access information appropriately.

· To work flexibly to meet service and client need.

· To plan, provide and evaluate activities for individual/groups of clients based on client need and in discussion with the multidisciplinary team.

· To provide feedback to the ward manager and team with regard to progress. In addition to the group programme the post holder will assist with one-to-one individual sessions with clients where required under the guidance of the senior /ward occupational therapist.

· To contribute in planning meetings and handover of information to ensure that important information is relayed and clinical care is adjusted appropriately.

• Plan, organise, and facilitate structured and meaningful activities for patients, including arts and crafts, music, exercise, relaxation sessions, and social events.

• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and other professionals to ensure activities align with individual care plans and recovery goals.

• Encourage patient participation and adapt activities to meet diverse needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

• Maintain accurate records of attendance and engagement, contributing to care documentation and outcome monitoring.

• Support patients in developing confidence, skills, and routines that aid transition back to community living.

• Ensure activities are delivered in a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environment, adhering to risk management protocols.

• Assist in evaluating and improving the activity program based on patient feedback and service priorities.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Clinical

· To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of ward based therapeutic activities.

· To undertake skilled technical/creative and specialised support work, engage clients in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being.

· To work with members of the team to plan a culturally sensitive programme of activities to encourage engagement, promote enjoyment and alleviate boredom.

· To engage clients in the design and evaluation of the activity programme.

· To facilitate groups on the ward as identified in the activity programme of social and creative activities to an identified client group.

· To work with the Occupational Therapist to identify other contributors to the activities programme e.g. smoking cessation workers, benefits advisors, complimentary therapies.

· To implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy and team interventions as required, providing a range of activities that support clients to achieve agreed goals.

· According to service needs, to be responsible for designated case load under supervision.

· To work single handedly, facilitating group or individual work, planned with a registered OT

· To monitor client’s progress, taking account of their environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly, promoting a recovery approach to interventions.

· Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

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Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.

Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026

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