Activity Coordinator

CYGNET; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme & NHS‑eV

Free meals

CPD opportunities (internal & external

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision from an OT

Job summary

Cygnet Wallace Hospital in Dundee is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support a varied programme of therapeutic and social activities for adults with learning disabilities. The role is 20 hours per week, with a flexible 7‑day shift pattern and weekend coverage as required.

The Therapy Coordinator will help plan and deliver activity schedules, coordinate materials, and work within an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and social inclusion. A PVG check is required.

Qualifications

• 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 an interdisciplinary team.
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Responsibilities

• 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 manner

Skills

Healthcare experience

Learning disabilities

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Recovery approaches

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 Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Wallace Hospital. This role will be working an average of 20 hours per week, contracted to 80 hours per month. The role will work on a flexible shift pattern across seven days of the week, based on the needs of the service. The typical working pattern will consist of: 2 x 8-hour shifts one week, 3 x 8-hour shifts the following week. This provides flexibility to ensure therapeutic activities and meaningful engagement are available to patients throughout the week, including weekends.

Site information

Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18-bed specialist service in Dundee, providing care and support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are proud to have recently received an exceptional inspection outcome from Healthcare Improvement Scotland, with no requirements or recommendations identified. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive and therapeutic environment, helping the people in our care to develop independence, confidence and meaningful life skills.

The Therapy Coordinator will be an important part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting a varied programme of therapeutic, social and community-based activities and helping ensure that meaningful activity is embedded throughout the week.

Your Day-to-Day

• 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 manner

We’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 an interdisciplinary team
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Why Cygnet?

£13.61 per/hour

• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

Requirements

• Contracted hours: 20hrs
• UK Driving licence (essential)
• successful candidates will be required to undergo a PVG check

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

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.