Activities Therapist - Mental Health

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Development: Design and implement a schedule of in-house entertainment, outings, and group activities that are mentally and physically stimulating for residents.

• Collaboration & Planning: Work closely with the Residential Manager, staff, and residents to ensure activities align with their needs and interests.

• External Supplier Coordination: Obtain approval from the Residential Manager before engaging external entertainers or service providers.

• Resident Engagement: Regularly gather feedback from residents and incorporate their hobbies and interests into the activity programme.

• Documentation & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records (both manually and electronically) of all activities and events.

• One-to-One Support: Provide individual engagement activities for residents who prefer not to participate in group settings.

• Positive Communication & Engagement: Collaborate effectively with a diverse and challenging resident group respectfully and positively.

• Safety & House Rules Compliance: Ensure adherence to house rules, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

• Teamwork & Independence: Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, and visitors, working both independently and as part of a team.

• Volunteer Recruitment & Supervision: Actively engage with the community to recruit, support, and supervise volunteers.

• Transport & Resident Support: Hold a full UK Driving Licence to assist with resident transportation using a people carrier provided by Macklin Care Homes.

Why Apply?

• Opportunities for career development and internal promotion.

• A supportive and rewarding working environment.

• Access to training and professional development programmes and opportunities.

Company benefits:

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.

• A comprehensive paid induction programme.

• Wide variety of training provided.

• Career development opportunities.

• Flexibility of shifts.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team-building initiatives.

• Free car parking and uniform*

• Incentives for employee referrals*

*T&Cs will apply.

Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process.

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.