Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Solihull

Compensation: £24,638 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Solihull is looking to recruit an Activities Coordinator to join the team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week, working 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays. Working a range of hours, from evening shifts to weekends. Please note that you will need to be able to drive both a manual and an automatic car.

Located in Meriden, Warwickshire, Priory Hospital Solihull is a 31-bedded hospital supporting the NHS by offering level 2 rehabilitation services for males.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Support senior staff with patient screening and assessments as part of the care and therapy planning process.
• Prepares, plans and delivers group and individual recreational and occupational activities, observing, recording and reporting patient responses to the assigned clinician as appropriate.
• Ensures the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records, case files and computerised information systems as directed.
• Contributes to surveys, audits and clinical research projects assisting with collection, analysis and presentation of data and information as directed.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Educated to GCSE/O-Level standard (A-C) or holding a relevant NVQ Level 2, the role requires experience gained within a related clinical or therapeutic environment. Due to the nature of the position, there is frequent interaction with staff, patients, and visitors, requiring the effective exchange of information. Well-developed communication, observational, and listening skills are essential to accurately assess patients and respond appropriately to their needs.

• Drivers must have held a full driver's licence for three years or more.
• The current licence must be valid in accordance with statutory requirements for driving in the UK. Before being permitted to drive on Priory business, colleagues must either:
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Hold an EU/EEC licence. These can be used in the UK for up to three years from the colleague's date of entry, or until their 70th birthday, whichever is longer. Do you have either of the driving licenses?
• There must be no more than six points on the licence. Where a licence has six points, this must be declared to insurers, who may apply additional terms. Do you have more than 6 points on your licence or been banned from driving?

For more information about the role, you can email

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.