Activity Co-ordinator

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £13.69/hour

Company pension

NHS card discount centre

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision from a Qualified

Job summary

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator to join the Long Eaton Day Service. The role is full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, within a facility that supports individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will assist the Occupational Therapist in delivering meaningful activities and therapy programmes. The ideal candidate has healthcare experience with learning disabilities, some OT knowledge, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience and/or passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• A creative flair with the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Encourage 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

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Creative flair

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 Co-ordinator to join our team at Cygnet Long Eaton Day Service.This role will be working full time, 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am -5pm.Long Eaton Day Services specialises in supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability, in addition to those with complex health needs, physical disabilities and those with autism. We have a long history of enhancing the quality of life of the individuals who attend the 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 mannerWe’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? We’ll offer you…• Salary: £13.69 per hour• 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 TherapistPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply