Activity Co-ordinator

NHS; Matlock; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of individuals in their care at Cygnet Views in Matlock. The role involves developing and overseeing activities while providing physical and emotional support. Candidates must have strong organizational and public speaking skills and experience with challenging behaviors. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,518 per annum and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Monthly reflective practice

Qualifications

• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude.
• Knowledgeable of suitable activities to support mental health service users.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities for the people in care.
• Provide appropriate physical & emotional support.
• Supervise colleagues and oversee promotional materials for events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent public speaking

Knowledge of activities for mental health

Experience with challenging behaviours

Job description

We are looking for a confident Activity coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week which will be days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Views in matlock.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstandingActivities Coordinatorwith a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll be working42hours a weekat Cygnet Views. This will beShift work including alternative weekends.

Cygnet Viewsis a 9 bed high dependency complex care service for women with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care

Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support

Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities

Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues

Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary - £27,518 per annum

Strong career progre ssion opportunities, including into management roles

Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support

Opportunities for learning & development

Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like

Highly organised, with a positive attitude

A confident public speaker & facilitator

Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users

Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours

Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.