Activity Coordinator

Cygnet Group; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a passionate Activity Coordinator for a part-time role (15 hours/week) at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse. Duties include developing and overseeing activities for individuals in care, providing support, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a positive attitude, experience in event planning, and be able to connect with service users. This role offers strong career progression, expert supervision, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Monthly supervision

Learning and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in coordinating activities, preferably in a care setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage service users.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activities and events for service users.
• Provide emotional and physical support during activities.
• Supervise and mentor staff involved in activities.
• Create promotional materials for events.

Skills

Organised

Public speaking

Facilitator skills

Knowledge of activities for mental health

Positive approach to challenging behaviours

Event planning and execution

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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 outstanding Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working15hours a week, workingMonday to Friday (4pm to 7pm),at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer term optimal functioning.

Note: We are open to discussion for flexibility around times and days offered.

Your day-to-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 of staff, space & materials for all activities

• Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues

• Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles

• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support

• Opportunities for learning & development

• Employee referral scheme

• Pension scheme

• “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 you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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