Activities Coordinator

Nightingale Hammerson; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist neuropsychiatric hospital in Widnes seeks an outstanding Activities Coordinator. You will develop and oversee activities that enhance patient wellbeing, requiring at least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are essential. The role comes with career progression opportunities, a pension scheme, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Professional development

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a health care or similar setting.
• Ability to support individuals with complex needs.
• Knowledge of activities to support mental health service users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activities and events for the people in our care.
• Provide appropriate physical and emotional support.
• Ensure necessary provisions for all activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Event planning

Organisational skills

Public speaking

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Cygnet Paddocks is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Paddocks. Working times to be discussed at interview.

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

You’ll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

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 provision 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
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are…

• Experienced in health care or similar setting (minimum of 2 years)
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to working with individuals with complex needs
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities, supporting individuals with facilitating meaningful activities that enhance patient wellbeing
• 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

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

Cygnet has 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.

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.60 To: £12.60 per hour