Activity Co-ordinator

Cygnet; Godden Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking an Activity Coordinator at their Godden Green location. The role involves planning and facilitating activities for patients to promote well-being and social engagement. Candidates should have a passion for delivering quality care and preferably some experience in a mental health environment. The position offers full training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Free shuttlebus service

Employee NHS discount savings

Company pension scheme

Free private health care

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to promote social engagement among patients.
• Good organizational skills to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities to promote patient well-being.
• Support patients in creating individualized activity plans.
• Work collaboratively with various departments in the hospital.

Skills

Activity planning

Patient engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care to develop, plan and implement activities for our patients based at Cygnet Hospital Godden Green which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women.

As an activities coordinator you will providing activities to patients across various service lines within the hospital. Your main job role will be to co-ordinate, design and deliver a co-produced, personalised activity programme, that is occupationally balanced, risk-assessed and fully resourced, so that all individuals have the opportunity and are encouraged to engage in at least 25 hours of meaningful activity each week.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, which includes weekends and preferably be a car driver due to the remote location of the Hospital.

Previous experience of working in a Mental Health hospital is preferable, but not essential as full training will be provided and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

In this role, you will

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital, maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude toward patients, their families, staff, visitors and key stakeholders.
• Be responsible for planning and facilitating activities to promote well-being of patients. Promoting social engagement and meaningful activity.
• Support patients to create independent and focused activity plans based on their specific interest and goals. In addition, this will support the patient's strengths and aim to improve motivation and engagement.
• Create an atmosphere and working practice, which is in line with the Recovery Model and Cygnet Values.
• Coproduce and implement activity programmes and be proactive in preparing and maintain appropriate materials and resourced
• Accompany patients to off site, community activities as required and be able to drive the Hospital vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with the other departments in the Hospital to ensure patients are able to access all elements of their treatment.

In return, we will offer you

• Paid Holiday
• Free Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport
• Employee NHS - discount savings (Bluelight Card)
• Regular coaching and support
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Free Private Health Care
• Subsidised meals on duty

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.