Activities Coordinator

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Interview prep

• Walk through an activity you planned for someone with anxiety, low mood, or cognitive limits—and how you measured engagement
• Explain risk awareness, boundaries, and escalation in a mental health unit
• Describe how you adapt a session when attendance or capacity drops mid-group
• Show how you document progress for the care team

Fit summary

Strong fit if you enjoy hands-on group work, patient-centred creativity, and clear clinical teamwork in private mental health care rather than pure admin or remote roles (this posting is site-based in Wellington, Somerset).

Day in the role

As Activities Coordinator at Elysium Healthcare in Wellington, Somerset, you design and run structured leisure and therapeutic activity for patients in a mental health setting—art, music, sport, relaxation, or similar—aligned to care plans. Days typically mix planning sessions, facilitating groups, observing participation and mood, logging progress, and coordinating with clinical staff and families so activities support rehabilitation and community integration.

Skills to emphasize

• Group facilitation and safe activity design for varied physical and psychological needs
• Observation, progress notes, and plan adjustment
• Multi-disciplinary communication with clinical teams and families
• Programme planning from assessment, interests, and therapy goals

FAQ from this listing

What does Elysium Healthcare do?

It provides private mental health services in the UK and is part of Ramsay Health Care UK following the 2021 acquisition.

What does an Activities Coordinator focus on here?

Planning and leading therapeutic and recreational activities that support patients’ wellbeing, rehabilitation, and community-facing goals.

Is this role remote?

No—the listing is on-site in Wellington, Somerset (remote flag is 0).

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
• Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
• Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.
• Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
• Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
• Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients, themselves, to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
• Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
• Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Elysium Healthcare is a private provider of mental health services based in Borehamwood, UK. It was launched in December 2016 and combined sites from the portfolio of Partnerships in Care and The Priory Group when they were sold by Acadia Healthcare. It was owned by BC Partners. In October 2020 Elysium hired JP Morgan to advise on the sale of the business. The price tag was estimated to be circa £900 million. In December 2021, Ramsay Health Care UK bought the company for £775 million.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Activities Coordinator at Elysium Healthcare in Wellington, Somerset About This Position The role of an Activities Coordinator at Elysium Healthcare is to create a vibrant and engaging activity-based culture within Wellesley Hospital. You will be responsible for developing, delivering, and coordinating programmes that focus on social, recreational, and creative activities aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Create and implement a variety of activity programmes tailored to the needs and interests of our residents Organise and facilitate events and activities that promote social interaction and personal development Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure activities align with resident care plans Evaluate programme effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes Maintain a positive, supportive environment for all residents involved in the programmes Requirements A compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to work effectively with residents, staff, and volunteers Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative activities Basic understanding of healthcare regulations and resident care practices Able to work full-time in a non-remote capacity at Wellesley Hospital, Wellington, Somerset More About Elysium Healthcare Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued and supported. Our team of professionals works together to ensure that each resident's needs are met with compassion and respect. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Wellington, Somerset, hybrid, or fully remote?