Activity Co-Ordinator

Cygnet; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Career progression

Reflective practice supervision

Job summary

Cygnet in Dundee is seeking an outstanding Activities Coordinator to plan and oversee engaging activities for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You’ll lead events, provide supportive leisure time, and supervise staff at Thistle House. An PVG check is required and weekend work may occur.

Join a caring team with strong development opportunities and employee benefits, including pension and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• Excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.
• Organised with a positive attitude.
• Confident public speaker and facilitator.
• Knowledge of suitable activities to support mental health service users.
• PVG check is required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent role model

Organised

Public speaking

Activities planning

Care experience

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 Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and occasional weekends) at Thistle House.

Thistle House is a care home with nursing for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence, community integration and preparing them for their own tenancies.

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.

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…

• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings
• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Hourly rate £13.84 per hour rising to £13.99 after 3 months service. Further rising to £14.24 after 18 months service

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 PVG 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.

What next?

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