Diversional Activity Coordinator

Diversional Activity Coordinator

Closing date: 04 February 2026

An exciting opportunity for a Diversional Activity Coordinator to join our Therapies Team at Silverwood in Chertsey. We are a fully integrated therapy team and you will be working with people being treated on our 4 Working Age Adult Wards.

Your role supports the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate care that positively contributes to each individual's recovery journey. This role involves planning and delivering engaging activities tailored to individual needs and interests to support and enhance psychological, spiritual, social and emotional well‑being.

We strive to offer a great work‑life balance – if you are looking for full time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as this role is not eligible for UK visa sponsorship.

• 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.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill‑health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire.

• 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 (St Peter's Hospital campus)

£26,240 to £27,928 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata

Permanent

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Silverwood (St Peter's Hospital campus)