Activity Co-ordinator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Activity Coordinator within the newly named Living Well Team on Garner Ward, an acute dementia ward. The successful candidate will enhance the quality of life for patients by developing and delivering a range of meaningful activities. This involves promoting wellbeing, engagement, and independence, tailored to individual interests and abilities. The role supports patients in maintaining daily living skills and fostering positive therapeutic interactions.
Essential criteria
- Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject.
- Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
- Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour.
- Skills and Aptitude
- 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.
- Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
- Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in 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.
- Skills and Aptitude
- 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.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Activity Co-ordinator
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the experience of people living with dementia? 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.
Main duties of the job
The Living Well Team aims to support patients to live as well as possible with dementia through meaningful, person-centred care. As an Activity Coordinator, you will work directly with patients to develop and deliver a range of activities and interventions that promote wellbeing, engagement, and independence.
You will support patients to take part in meaningful activities tailored to their interests, abilities, and life experiences, helping to reduce isolation and promote positive experiences during their stay on Garner Ward.
Key Responsibilities
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