Activity Co-ordinator

Activity Coordinator

The closing date is 23 July 2026. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join Garner Ward as an Activity Coordinator within our newly named Living Well Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the quality of life of patients receiving care on our acute dementia ward.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help create a therapeutic, stimulating, and meaningful environment where patients can continue to engage in activities that matter to them, maintain their independence, and feel valued as individuals.

This role is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly; only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

• Plan, organise and deliver meaningful individual and group activities.
• Support patients to maintain everyday living skills and independence where possible.
• Promote social inclusion, engagement, and positive therapeutic interactions.
• Provide holistic support that recognises each person's emotional, spiritual, cultural, and religious needs.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, medical, and support staff to enhance patient wellbeing.
• Contribute to creating a calm, welcoming, and dementia-friendly ward environment.
• Encourage and support family involvement where appropriate.

• Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals.

• Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment.
• Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour.

• Personal practical or creative skills e.g., craft, music, art, cookery, horticulture.
• Ability to use persuasive, motivational, and reassurance strategies to build rapport and engage patients in activities.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation, and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and well-being of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Employer name:
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Garner Ward, Bodmin Hospital, Bodmin, PL31 2QT
, United Kingdom

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