Activity Co-ordinator

Cygnet Group; Meadowfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Free meals

NHS card discount

Research opportunities

Job summary

Cygnet Appletree near Durham is seeking an Activity Coordinator to work 42 hours per week on a shift pattern 8am-8pm across 7 days, supporting patients under Occupational Therapy with activities and rehab goals. You will assist with planning therapy programmes, encourage participation in activities, and contribute ideas in an interdisciplinary team.

UK driving licence desirable; enhanced DBS required. Starting pay £13.15–£13.45 per hour post probation with company pension, CPD opportunities, and

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

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance patient care by assisting the Occupational Therapist.
• Encourage patients to access and participate in activities and hobbies.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes with appropriate materials.
• Contribute ideas and help facilitate events and activities safely.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Recovery approaches

Interdisciplinary teamwork

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 a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Appletree. This role will be working a 42 hour per week contract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week). Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, a specialist PICU service.

Your Day-to-Day

• We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;
• 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

• We're looking for someone who has
• 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)

Why Cygnet?

Starting pay £13.15 per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation.

• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

Requirements

• Contracted hours: 42 hours a week
• UK Driving licence : desirable

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.