Activity co-ordinator

Medirest Signature; Salford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services is seeking an Activities Coordinator to develop activities for individuals at Cygnet Lodge Salford. This full-time position offers the chance to make a positive impact on service users' lives, with opportunities for career progression and various employee perks.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Learning & development opportunities

Strong career progression

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid UK Driving License.
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities for individuals in care.
• Provide emotional and physical support during leisure activities.
• Supervise & develop colleagues involved in activities.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Public Speaking

Knowledge of Activities for Mental Health

Positive Attitude

Experience with Challenging Behaviours

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You'll be working full time, 40 hours a week, at Cygnet Lodge Salford.

Please note, you must hold a full valid UK Driving License for this role.

Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

Your day-to-day

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
• Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support
• Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
• Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues
• Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude
• A confident public speaker & facilitator
• Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.