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Activity Coordinator (Mental Health)Bloomfield Mental Health Services • Dublin, Ireland
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Activity Coordinator (Mental Health)

Activity Coordinator (Mental Health)

Bloomfield Mental Health Services • Dublin, Ireland
30+ days ago
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activity Coordinator to play an integral role in a friendly, dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team and make a significant contribution in the area of mental health.

Role Details:

Job Location: Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Mode of Working: On-site

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of Work: 78 hours fortnightly (flexible to work weekends)

Reports to: Director of Nursing

About Bloomfield:

Bloomfield Hospital is a 131-bed in-patient mental health service, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. Our ethos is rooted in honouring the dignity of everyone who enters our doors.

We provide a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of serious and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s Disease, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialised care for people with Huntington’s disease.

In Bloomfield Hospital, there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life. This care is delivered through a Multidisciplinary Team including colleagues in Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and General Practice.

We have over 200 multidisciplinary team members delivering the highest standards of care in a friendly and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Develop a professional rapport with residents.
  • Ensure that residents are greeted and welcomed to participate in activities that are appropriate to them.
  • Obtain information from residents and/or their families regarding their interests and skills.
  • Plan activities programmes collaboratively with individual patients.
  • Organize, supervise, and implement therapeutic and recreational programmes for the patients in conjunction with activity team colleagues.
  • Plan, supervise, and accompany patients on appropriate outings.
  • Engage patients in both group and individual activities as deemed appropriate.
  • Observe general behavior, ability, and response from residents. Record observations in the in the resident’s clinical notes and communicate it to the ward nursing staff and wider MDT team.
  • Take part in the audit process in relation to recreational and activity programmes in line with regulation requirements of the Mental Health Commission.
  • Maintain competency and practice in attendance at and completion of required training and education.

Qualifications:

  • QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as an Activities Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant.
  • Previous experience in a mental health setting is an advantage.
  • A driving license is mandatory.

Our benefits include:

  • Contributory pension
  • Career development
  • Comprehensive training programmes
  • Further education supports
  • Onsite library and research facility
  • Employee wellbeing programmes
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free onsite staff parking
  • Subsidized onsite restaurant
  • Cycle to work scheme

Please note that we are not sponsoring work permits for this position.

Due to large volume of application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The end date for applications is 5 pm 3rd March 2026.

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