Activities Co-ordinator

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Lincolnshire

Compensation: £24,637 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is looking to recruit an Activities Coordinator to join the team. This is a full time 37.5 hours role.
 
Located in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Priory Hospital Lincolnshire is a low secure unit for males with mental health conditions. It offers support to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA).

What you'll be doing

You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the hospital and to support the wellbeing of our patients. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.

• Support senior staff with patient screening and assessments as part of the care and therapy planning process.
• Prepares, plans and delivers group and individual recreational and occupational activities, observing, recording and reporting patient responses to the assigned clinician as appropriate.
• Ensures the effective, timely and accurate updating of clinical records, case files and computerised information systems as directed.
• Contributes to surveys, audits and clinical research projects assisting with collection, analysis and presentation of data and information as directed.
  You can find additional information in the attached job description. 

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
 
The ideal candidate should be educated to GCSE or O-Level standard with grades A–C, or possess a relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification. They should also have experience working within a related clinical or therapeutic environment. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

For more information about the role, you can email GeorgeChapman@priorygroup.com

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. 

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday  - your birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.