Activity Co-ordinator

Nightingale Hammerson; Retford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider is seeking an Activity Coordinator to enhance patient care at their residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. In this role, you will support an Occupational Therapist, promote patient engagement in activities, and plan therapy programs. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience, be creative, and work well in a team. The position offers a salary of £13.19 per hour, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to work creatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Encourage patients to access and engage in various activities.
• Plan and implement therapy programs ensuring materials are obtained.
• Facilitate events and activities safely.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Creative flair

Teamwork ability

Awareness of recovery approaches

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 an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Beeches. Beeches is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

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

Who we’re looking for

• 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)

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Salary: £13.19 per hour
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and disco unt 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: 40 per week

Please 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.

Salary / Benefits: From £13.19 To £13.19 per hour