activity coordinator

Cygnet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Cedars, a 23-bed high dependency service for men with learning disabilities and complex needs, is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator who is creative, compassionate and motivated. You will plan and deliver activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The role is full-time (42 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, working with the Occupational Therapist and the wider team to run therapeutic, recreational and social

Qualifications

• 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 organisational 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.

Responsibilities

• As an Activity Co-ordinator, support and enhance the care of individuals by working with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.
• Plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred.
• Encourage individuals to access and participate in a variety of activities and maintain interests and social connections.
• Source and prepare materials, resources and equipment for activities.
• Contribute creative ideas for activities, events and group sessions.
• Facilitate activities safely in line with care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creative flair

Team working

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Support for complex needs

Recovery & social inclusion awareness

Job description

Job Summary

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for a creative, compassionate and motivated Activity Co-ordinator 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.

Main Duties of the Job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

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.

Job Description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around. There is 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.

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

Requirements

• 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 organisational 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

Why Join Cygnet?

• Salary: £13.15 per hour
• Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months
• Full-time hours: 42 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice
• Support with CPD opportunities
• Free meal on shift
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount savings

Person Specification

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY

United Kingdom