Diversional Activity Coordinator

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We are looking for 4 enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative Activity Coordinators to join our dedicated teams (Polaris, Orion, Vega and Lyra) mental health inpatient wards within Silverwood Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the recovery and wellbeing of adults living with mental health conditions. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, organising, and delivering a range of meaningful therapeutic and recreational activities that promote engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing for our service users.

As an Activity Coordinator, you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team — including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support staff — to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating ward environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life.

• Organise, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities in an inclusive, stimulating, and safe environment.
• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet individual participant needs.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
• Develop positive relationships with participants.
• Adopt a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach.
• Provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

• NVQ level 3 or significant experience within a health care role.

• Significant experience in a patient facing role within health care.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities.

• Experience of working within an adult mental health setting.

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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Silverwood, Holloway Hill, Lyne, Chertsey, KT16 0AE

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• Location:
  
  Silverwood, Holloway Hill, Lyne, Chertsey – KT16 0AE
• Job title:
  
  Activity Coordinator – 4 positions
• Band: 3
• Salary: £26,240 to £27,928 per year (incl. 5% Fringe HCAS)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Date posted: 02 January 2026
• Reference number:
  
  -HOSP-A
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
• Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
• Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship.