Activity Coordinator- Longreach House
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Health Education & Promotion
Main area Activity Coordinator Grade Band 3 Contract 3 months (Fixed term contract or Secondment Opportunity) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Expectation to work evenings and weekends) Job
Site Fletcher Ward Town Bodmin Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Opportunity to join an innovative and forward thinking team!
- Join our Team as a Activities Co-ordinator
Fletcher Ward is a 17 bed Acute Mental Health Unit, treating functional mental health conditions in a supportive and therapeutic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is forward thinking and innovative.
If you are looking to work somewhere that is unconditionally respectful to service users and their families, that value their staff as individuals and continuously strives to be the best unit it can be then we could be the team for you.
We are looking for a full time Activity Coordinator to join our team. The post holder will provide meaningful activities for the patients who are admitted to the ward and will require the successful candidate to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings.
Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for someone who is able to work under their own initiative, to motivate and encourage patients within a positive and active environment. The role will require good motivational and physical activity skills and the ability to use own initiative to provide activities. You will be working closely with the Occupational therapy and Nursing team to provide meaningful activities for patients.
Qualifications and proven experience in vocational activities, arts or complementary therapies, horticulture etc. would be welcome. Candidates should have an interest in group work with an understanding of the value of structure and activity in improving mental health.
Individuals who are self-motivated and can work independently are encouraged to apply.
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