Activity Co-ordinator

CYGNET; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meals on duty

NHS Blue Light Discount Cards

Company pension scheme

Access to gym and staff group fitness

Monthly CPD events

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is seeking two Activity Co-ordinators for evening and weekend shifts. The role involves planning, coordinating and delivering engaging activities across wards and therapeutic spaces to promote recovery and meaningful engagement.

Training and support are provided, and DBS/reference checks are required. The successful candidates will co-produce activities, run group and 1:1 sessions, manage risk assessments and contribute to themed celebrations, while working within a

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of mental health or secure environments.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Excellent relational security awareness and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Co-producing and running activities on wards and therapeutic spaces.
• Facilitating diversional activities (1:1 and in group).
• Coordinating theme days/celebrations (e.g., Christmas, Diwali, Halloween).
• Recording meaningful engagement on MyPath.
• Completing activity risk assessments with NIC/staff on shift.

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.Are you a confident person who enjoys planning and coordinating activities? We have an exciting new job vacancy for two Activity Co-ordinators at Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. The vacancies are for evening and weekend working, we can consider flexible working requests.Cygnet Hospital Stevenage offers a range of mental health services for adults with complex needs, including Medium secure, low secure, PICU and Acute wards. The hospital is a purpose-built therapeutic environment, where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.The hospital has a range of therapeutic resources so that people can develop their life skills and participate in leisure activities. This includes a gym, large multipurpose outdoor space (tennis, football etc), a music studio, social hub and garden. The Successful Candidate should be/have:Experience in the field of mental health or secure environments.A good understanding of risk assessment and managementExcellent communication and time management skillsExcellent relational security awareness and professional boundariesThe way you will be spending your time is:Co-producing and running activities on wards and therapeutic spacesFacilitating diversional activities (1:1 and in group) EXAMPLE: Art, music, walking group and film night.Coordinating theme days/celebrations. EXAMPLE: Christmas, Diwali, Halloween, Prom, Anniversaries and Easter.Recording meaningful engagement on MyPath.Completing activity risk assessments with NIC/staff on shift.The simplest, easiest way to see that this job is being done is:Individuals are engaged in activities on the unit & 80% of AC time is spent in direct contact with individuals. Evidence of theme/celebrations days on the unit. 90% of individuals achieve at least 25 hours of meaningful activity. Recording to be at the level of at least one entry per week per individual within the service Activity risk assessments are visible on MyPath.In return we offer:£14,50 per hourManagerial and clinical supervision and peer support from ward managersSupport and guidance from OT deptMonthly Psychology led CPD eventsCompany pension schemeNHS Blue Light Discount CardsFree parking & meals on dutyAccess to gym and staff group fitness sessions from PTEvenings and weekends; we can consider flexible working requests. E.g to accommodate school drops.RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply