Activity co-ordinator (12 Month FTC)

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Bournemouth is looking for an Activities Coordinator to support adults with autism and learning disabilities. This full-time position involves planning and implementing activities that promote independence and community integration. The ideal candidate will be organized, experienced in facilitating events, and able to work with individuals with challenging behaviors. Join a rewarding environment focused on exceptional care.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and resourcing activities.
• Confident in working with challenging behaviors.
• Role model for quality care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activities for service users.
• Provide physical and emotional support during activities.
• Ensure staffing and resources for activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Knowledge of activities for mental health

Positive attitude

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care. Youll be working full-time, 40 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed-term contract at Amberwood Lodge. Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for. Based just a 10-minute drive from the seaside, Amberwood Lodge is a beautiful building providing specialist support for nine individuals. Within the service we have a large communal lounge, a sensory room, an IT and activity room and two kitchens; one large homely kitchen that individuals use independently to make drinks and snacks for themselves and their visitors, as well as a second kitchen where residents assist the cook to prepare meals and plan menus for the week. Additionally, we have a lovely spacious garden with an abundance of outdoor activities, including a lovely summerhouse.

Main duties of the job

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,080 to £29,036.80 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP695CC7FE

Job locations

Bournemouth

BH14 9JN

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Youll be working full-time,40 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed-term contractat Amberwood Lodge.

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Based just a 10-minute drive from the seaside, Amberwood Lodge is a beautiful building providing specialist support for nine individuals. Within the service we have a large communal lounge, a sensory room, an IT and activity room and two kitchens; one large homely kitchen that individuals use independently to make drinks and snacks for themselves and their visitors, as well as a second kitchen where residents assist the cook to prepare meals and plan menus for the week. Additionally, we have a lovely spacious garden with an abundance of outdoor activities, including a lovely summerhouse.

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? Well offer you

• £13.50 to £13.96 Per Hour
• 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

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Youll be working full-time,40 hours per week, on a 12-month fixed-term contractat Amberwood Lodge.

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Based just a 10-minute drive from the seaside, Amberwood Lodge is a beautiful building providing specialist support for nine individuals. Within the service we have a large communal lounge, a sensory room, an IT and activity room and two kitchens; one large homely kitchen that individuals use independently to make drinks and snacks for themselves and their visitors, as well as a second kitchen where residents assist the cook to prepare meals and plan menus for the week. Additionally, we have a lovely spacious garden with an abundance of outdoor activities, including a lovely summerhouse.

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? Well offer you

• £13.50 to £13.96 Per Hour
• 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

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bournemouth

BH14 9JN

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bournemouth

BH14 9JN

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)