Activity Co-ordinator

Cygnet Health Care; South Leverton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in South Leverton is seeking a dedicated individual to support adults with autism and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include encouraging patient participation in activities, planning therapy programs, and facilitating events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare and a passion for working with vulnerable individuals. Comprehensive employee support and training opportunities are offered, and the role involves a 40-hour work week.

Benefits

Salary: £13.19 per hour

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Participation in research

Clinical supervision from an Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in healthcare or related fields.
• Experience or strong passion for working with learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy is beneficial.
• Ability to work creatively and effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourage patient participation in various activities.
• Plan and implement therapy programs with required materials.
• Facilitate safe events and activities.

Skills

Working in healthcare with learning disabilities

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Creative flair

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Academic background in healthcare

Job description

Overview

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, and at Beeches we provide care for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may also present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to create a safe, comfortable, and effective care environment that promotes independence and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Encourage patients to participate in a variety of activities, including the maintenance of any pre‑existing hobbies.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes, ensuring appropriate materials are obtained.
• Contribute ideas and facilitate events and activities in a safe manner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Academic background strong healthcare or related fields.
• Experience or a passion for working in healthcare with learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Creative flair and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Benefits

• Salary: £13.19 per hour.
• Company pension scheme.
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• Free meals.
• Internal and external CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in research.
• Clinical supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Conditions

• Contracted hours: 40 per week.
• Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.