Activities Coordinator - Mental Health
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Activities Coordinator - Mental Health
The closing date is 05 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Activities Coordinator to work on the Hergest Unit.
The new Activities Coordinator post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to plan, organise and facilitate a comprehensive range of individualised, group and one to one activities for the inpatients in the acute care setting.
Main duties of the job
They will promote and encourage appropriate, individualised level of patient participation and facilitate patient activities that promote social interaction, enhance self-esteem and help to maintain or enhance functional ability.
Applicants for this vacancy need to have evidence of patient participation and the ability to care with warmth and understanding. The Band 3 Activities Coordinator is permanent and the post will be predominantly working Monday to Friday but a flexible approach will be required. The role will be supporting the ward nursing staff to ensure that the patients receive the best possible outcome and experience during their hospital stay.
The successful post holder will be required to support the Ward Senior Sister / Charge Nurse & Ward nursing team through ensuring high standards of care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-ACS835-1026
Job locations
Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery principles
- Understanding of the role of meaningful activity in rehabilitation
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Willing to attend training and incorporate learning into practice
- Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation
- Risk management awareness within the setting and patient group.
- A basic understanding of mental and physical health and its effects on individuals
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a mental health setting and as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team
- Experience of following clear risk management plans when lone working with individuals within the ward environment
- A clear understanding of the values and principles underpinning Rehabilitation and Recovery
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with or contact with service user group in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous experience of planning, co-ordinating and delivering out activity groups.
- Previous experience of working within a team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Full driving licence and expectation to drive unit vehicles
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery principles
- Understanding of the role of meaningful activity in rehabilitation
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Willing to attend training and incorporate learning into practice
- Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation
- Risk management awareness within the setting and patient group.
- A basic understanding of mental and physical health and its effects on individuals
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a mental health setting and as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team
- Experience of following clear risk management plans when lone working with individuals within the ward environment
- A clear understanding of the values and principles underpinning Rehabilitation and Recovery
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with or contact with service user group in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous experience of planning, co-ordinating and delivering out activity groups.
- Previous experience of working within a team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Full driving licence and expectation to drive unit vehicles
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Operations Manager
Alison Parry
03000853119
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-ACS835-1026
Job locations
Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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