Activity Facilitator

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Activity Facilitator

The closing date is 27 November 2025

We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to work as part of Occupational therapy team across our male acute ward and PICU ward at the Longley Centre. This post focuses on the facilitation of therapeutic activities within the ward environments and local areas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide a high standard of service to individuals and groups of service users both on and off the ward environment.

The therapy team provide personalised care and treatment plans alongside meaningful therapeutic activity to service users on the ward.

Excellent communication skills, initiative, energy and an interest in the therapeutic use of activity are essential. Experience of this type of work is desirable but aptitude and motivation are equally considered to be essential qualities in providing the high standards of service this post demands.

Access to supervision and training is offered to all team members and a supportive working environment with an emphasis on good team working skills is strongly encouraged.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Job responsibilities

To provide a meaningful and varied activity timetable on the adult acute wards, with support from the Activity Coordinator, to compliment the provision from other disciplines.

Facilitate and participate in a range of activities including supporting access to community-based activities

To manage their time and responsibilities to ensure priorities are met and the delivery of an equal service/ activity provision across the wards.

To undertake any other duties which may be allocated by the Occupational Therapist, Activity Coordinator or Ward Manager within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.

To maintain existing skills and develop/receive training in new skills as required to carry out the work of the Trust.

It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.

All employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to service users, patients, the public and colleagues.

Person Specification Ability to work as part of a team

• Demonstrates experience of positive team working

Experience or understanding of working with people with mental health issues

• Demonstrates understanding of the needs of inpatient service users

Interest in Occupational Therapy or use of Activity

• Understanding of the job role and the working environment

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

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust