Social Activities Coordinator

Description:

Being an Social Activities Coordinator is so much more than just organising programmes. It's providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Braeburn House where you will create an activity-based culture, which will see you use technical and creative skills to assist in developing, delivering and coordinating programmes focused on social, recreational and leisure activities.

You will be responsible for creating 1-1 and group rapports with service users to help evolve and shape the activities to increase engagement. As you plan and implement activities around their interests, this should also have a strong emphasis on their individual needs to support the treatment plans.

Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will develop links with community-based resources to support service users to engage in local activities.

At Elysium, we want the best for you. That’s why you will have continuous access to a range of training courses to enable you to reach your career goals. After all, a better you means better care. That’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an Social Activities Coordinator you will be:

Coordinating social and recreational activities for service users within the secure environment who are unable to freely access public services

Obtaining information from service users regarding their social and recreational interests

Observing general behaviour, ability, and response of service users and report back regularly using verbal and written communications to appropriate team members

Under supervision documenting observations and progress in the service user's clinical notes

Fulfilling the security requirements of the service and adhere to service policies, guidelines, and procedures

Responsible for basic risk assessment on a day-to-day basis to individuals and groups of service users

Ensuring that health and safety, welfare and security standards for service users, staff and their visitors are adhered to

Effective skills of co-ordination and use of resources

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Basic group work skills

A minimum of 12 months experience within a Mental Health setting (Desirable)

The ability to communicate effectively and work within a team-based framework

Initiative and motivation

Awareness of Mental Health and its impact on functioning

Solution-focused approach to problem-solving

Good organisational skills.

Awareness of gender-specific needs

Awareness of the cultural needs of service users

A Full UK Drivers License

Where you will be working:

Location: Charles Street, Salford, Manchester, M6 7DU

You will be working at Braeburn House, a modern purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of a Mental Health illness that have already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support and intensive interventions.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 

Annual base salary of £25,936

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance 

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts 

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind 

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 

24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be 

Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 

Pension contribution, to help secure your future 

Free meals and onsite free parking 

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure