Activity Coordinator

Cygnet Group; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Swadlincote is searching for a committed Activity Co-ordinator to work Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. This role at Cygnet Elowen Hospital involves enhancing patient care through activities and collaboration with the Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for mental health support, creativity, and strong organizational skills. Opportunities for professional development and a compelling salary of £12.60 per hour are included in the offer.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Involvement in research

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities.
• Ability to contribute ideas for events and activities.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Encourage patients to engage in various activities.
• Ensure materials for therapy programmes are obtained.
• Facilitate events and activities safely.

Skills

Encouraging patient involvement

Planning and implementing therapy programmes

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Understanding of Occupational Therapy

Creativity in facilitating events

Job description

Overview

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 a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. This role will be working Monday to Friday 40 hours a week across two wards, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.

Nova Ward is our 12 bedded service providing a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.

Alina Ward is our 12 bedded complex personality disorder service for those with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

Your Day-to-Day

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
• Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
• Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner
• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
• A creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you

Salary – £12.60 per hour

• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

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

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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