Activity Co-Ordinator

Cygnet; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator to join Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. The role supports and enhances patient care by assisting the Occupational Therapist with activity programmes and engagement.

The position involves planning therapy activities, working with an MDT, and helping patients access meaningful activities. Applicants should have healthcare exposure and a collaborative mindset; DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities, as well as 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

Skills

Healthcare experience

OT knowledge

Creative flair

Teamwork

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.

Cygnet Group is looking for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

The successful candidate will work 42 hours per week, including on alternative weekends.

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

We’re focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Your Day-to-Day At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton

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 as 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

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has…

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
• 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: £13.15 Per Hour
• Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 Months
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close before this date if a large number of applications are received.