Activity Co-ordinator

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50 per hour

Company pension scheme

Free parking & meals on duty

Access to gym and staff group fitness

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is seeking two Activity Co-ordinators to plan and run diversional activities for adults with complex mental health needs, in the evening and at weekends.

You will co-produce activities, record engagement, manage risk assessments, and contribute to a therapeutic environment with access to gym and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of mental health or secure environments.
• A good understanding of risk assessment and management.
• 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) 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.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Risk assessment & management

Communication skills

Relational security 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. 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 management
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Excellent relational security awareness and professional boundaries

The way you will be spending your time is:

• Co-producing and running activities on wards and therapeutic spaces
• Facilitating 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 hour
• Managerial and clinical supervision and peer support from ward managers
• Support and guidance from OT dept
• Monthly Psychology led CPD events
• Company pension scheme
• NHS Blue Light Discount Cards
• Free parking & meals on duty
• Access to gym and staff group fitness sessions from PT
• Evenings and weekends; we can consider flexible working requests. E.g to accommodate school drops.

Requirements

The 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.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.