Activity Co-ordinator

Cygnet; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Activity Coordinator to oversee and implement engaging activities for inpatient service users. The role, requiring 15 hours a week, emphasizes supporting mental health recovery and preparing individuals for discharge. The ideal candidate will be organized, possess strong public speaking skills, and have experience in facilitating events that promote well-being.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.
• Highly organized, with a positive attitude.
• Experienced in planning and carrying out events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement and oversee activities for service users.
• Provide physical and emotional support during leisure time.
• Supervise and develop colleagues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Knowledge of mental health activities

Positive attitude

Experience with challenging behaviours

Job description

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

You’ll be working 15 hours a week, working Monday 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 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
• 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.

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.