Activity Coordinator

Cygnet; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is looking for an Activity Coordinator to deliver engaging activities and support for residents at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse. This part-time position (15 hours a week) requires excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude, and experience in planning events. You'll work Monday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm, contributing to the rehabilitation and well-being of individuals in care. Strong progression opportunities and learning development are offered.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Excellent role model with knowledge of good care.
• Highly organized with a positive attitude.
• Confident public speaker and facilitator.
• Experienced in planning and executing events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activities for residents.
• Provide emotional and physical support.
• Supervise and develop colleagues.
• Ensure necessary resources for activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Knowledge of activities for mental health

Experience with challenging behaviors

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.

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

You’ll be working 15 hours a week, working Monday to Friday (4pm to 7pm), at Cygnet Lodge Brighouse.

Cygnet Lodge Brighouse is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer term optimal functioning.

Note: We are open to discussion for flexibility around times and days offered.

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? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Employee referral scheme
• 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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