Activity Co-Ordinator

CYGNET; Park Village; On-site; GBP 1,812,000 - 1,853,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator to support and enhance patient care by encouraging participation in activities and helping to run therapy programmes. The role is based at the Wolverhampton site and involves working 42 hours per week, including some weekends.

We are looking for a candidate with healthcare passion, knowledge of Occupational Therapy, and a collaborative, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities, as well as 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

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creative flair

Recovery & social inclusion awareness

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.Cygnet Group is looking for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.The successful candidate will work 42 hours per week, including on alternative weekends.Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.We’re focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton: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 as maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtainedContributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe mannerWe’re looking for someone who has…Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcareSome knowledge of Occupational TherapyA creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teamAn awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary: £13.15 Per HourIncreasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 MonthsStrong career progression opportunities into management rolesMonthly reflective practice & support with CPD opportunitiesExpert clinical supervision & peer supportEmployee referral schemePension schemeCycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.This vacancy may close before this date if a large number of applications are received.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply