Activities Co-Ordinator / Dementia Support
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HiveMind found a sponsorship-friendly statement in the source advert welcoming applicants who require a visa. Always confirm on the source before applying.
“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves planning and delivering social and recreational activities for service users on a unit, both individually and in groups. The post holder will assist in developing a unit-wide activity programme, potentially collaborating with ward staff. The aim is to engage service users in meaningful activities.
Essential criteria
- Able to explain the value for service users in engaging in activity
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3/or equivalent or Certificate in Community Mental Health
- Interest in mental health issues
- Previous experience of working with or contact with client group or in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous experience of planning and carrying out activity groups
- Attributes
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Effective communication skills
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Able to explain the value for service users in engaging in activity
- NVQ level 3/or equivalent or Certificate in Community Mental Health
- Interest in mental health issues
- Previous experience of working with or contact with client group or in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous experience of planning and carrying out activity groups
- Attributes
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Effective communication skills
- Previous experience of working within a team
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,813 – £27,890 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Activities Co-Ordinator / Dementia Support
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
To plan and carry out social/recreational activities on a group and individual basis with service users on the unit.
The post holder will assist in the planning of a unit individual and group activity programme, which may require working with other members of the ward staff.
Main duties of the job
To plan, organise and carry out independently a varied programme of recreational and social activities providing group and individual sessions.
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 appl
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