activity coordinator

Cygnet Group

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 39,573,000 - 40,639,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Monthly reflective practice

Job summary

Cygnet Cedars in Birmingham is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator to plan and deliver meaningful therapeutic, recreational and wellbeing activities for men in our care, working with the Occupational Therapist and wider team.

The role offers full-time hours (42 per week, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm) with on-site support, CPD opportunities, a pension, and a meal on shift, supporting recovery, independence and social inclusion.

Qualifications

Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare or social care.
Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy is beneficial.
Creative flair with the ability to plan engaging activities.
Confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational and wellbeing activities.
Work with the Occupational Therapist and wider team to support recovery and daily living skills.
Source materials and equipment and contribute ideas for activities and group sessions.
Ensure activities are safe, person-centred and aligned with care plans and risk assessments.
Promote independence, social inclusion and community engagement.

Skills

Healthcare experience

OT awareness

Creativity

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Organisation skills

Flexible approach

Recovery 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.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for a creative, compassionate and motivated Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Cedars.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, learning disabilities, occupational therapy support, therapeutic activities and social inclusion.

You will help plan and deliver meaningful activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The successful candidate will work 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

About Cygnet Cedars

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

The service accepts emergency referrals, with an experienced team who manage transitions quickly, safely and efficiently to ensure each individual's move into the service is as smooth as possible.

Cygnet Cedars also includes two step-down single occupancy flats, each with its own lounge, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and front door. These flats provide an important opportunity for individuals to develop daily living skills, independence, confidence and community integration as part of their care pathway.

Your Day-to-Day as an Activity Co-ordinator

As an Activity Co-ordinator at Cygnet Cedars, you will support and enhance the care of individuals at the service by working closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

You will help plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred.

Encouraging individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities, hobbies and therapeutic programmes
Supporting people to maintain existing interests, hobbies and social connections
Assisting the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapy programmes
Helping to source and prepare appropriate materials, resources and equipment for activities
Contributing creative ideas for activities, events and group sessions
Facilitating activities safely and in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic goals
Promoting recovery, independence, social inclusion and community engagement
Supporting individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeing
Working collaboratively with the wider clinical, care and support team

We're Looking for Someone Who Has

We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity, structure and compassion to the role.

Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social care
Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy
A creative flair and the ability to plan engaging, meaningful activities
The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Strong communication and organisation skills
A positive, patient and flexible approach
An interest in supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
An awareness of recovery approaches, social inclusion and person-centred care, which is desirable

The role may suit someone with experience as an Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Coordinator, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Activities Worker or Social Care Worker.

Why Join Cygnet?

At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co-ordinator will help create meaningful daily experiences for the people in our care. You will play an important role in supporting wellbeing, independence, confidence and quality of life.