Activities Coordinator — Mental Health & Recovery

Cygnet; Bardsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

NHS card discount

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Kenney House in Oldham is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support the care team and enhance patient well-being. You will assist the Occupational Therapist, plan and deliver therapy activities, and help create a safe, engaging environment for women in our care.

Working 40 hours per week (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday), you’ll join an interdisciplinary team, bring creativity, and contribute to recovery-focused approaches. An enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• 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 a interdisciplinary team
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Healthcare experience

Learning disabilities

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Recovery approaches

Job description

Cygnet Kenney House in Oldham is seeking an Activities Coordinator to support the care team and enhance patient well-being. You will assist the Occupational Therapist, plan and deliver therapy activities, and help create a safe, engaging environment for women in our care.

Working 40 hours per week (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday), you’ll join an interdisciplinary team, bring creativity, and contribute to recovery-focused approaches. An enhanced DBS is required.