Activity Coordinator

Cygnet; Bury; Presencial; GBP 25 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Blue light card discounts

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Resumo da oferta

Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support occupational therapy services and help patients engage in varied activities. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, at the Bury site, contributing to a structured care plan and recovery-focused activities.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to plan therapy sessions, foster patient involvement, and ensure safe, meaningful engagement, with CPD opportunities and DBS checks as part of the onboarding process.

Qualificações

• Experience in healthcare or learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Creative flair and teamwork.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion.

Responsabilidades

• Encourage patients to access and participate in activities.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes with appropriate materials.
• Contribute ideas and facilitate safe events and activities.

Conhecimentos

Healthcare experience

Learning disabilities care

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Creative thinking

Recovery approaches

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 a highly motivated Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.You’ll be working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) making a real positive difference to the lives of people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.Your Day-to-Day…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 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 mannerWe’re looking for someone who has:• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy• A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you:• Salary: £27425 per annum• Company pension scheme• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. Blue light card• Free meals• Internal and external CPD opportunities• Opportunities to become involved in research• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational TherapistPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply