Activity Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£31,554 to £33,270 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N19 5NX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. To coordinate a programme of ward activity and support service users to engage in a range of activity opportunities. To undertake supervision of patients as delegated and within sphere of own competence. To accompany patients to different on and off site venues appropriate to the activities in their care plan. To recognize and report a change in the patients behaviour in relation to their mental state. To observe and report on patients abilities and progress with activities. Under supervision, to record interventions with patients in the multi-disciplinary notes. To participate in the maintenance of a safe environment by being aware of ones own safety and always negotiating plans with the shift co-coordinator. To act as a resource for patients to assist them in continuing their interests and skills when discharged from the ward(s). Obtain patient and/or carers views about services provided and involve them in decision making in relation to activity planning. Accept regular training in the prevention and management of violence as required within their sphere of practice. Undertakes other tasks in consultation with the ward OT. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. For further details / informal visits contact:

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