Activity Coordinator

Cygnet Health Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a confident Activity Coordinator to join the team at a male acute service. You will work 40 hours a week, supporting patients in engaging with activities and assisting the Occupational Therapist. Ideal candidates must have a passion for working in healthcare, knowledge in Occupational Therapy, and the ability to work well within a team. This role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research involvement

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Passion for making a difference in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging patients to engage in activities.
• Planning and implementing therapy programs.
• Assisting the Occupational Therapist with care.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy

Creativity

Teamwork ability

Awareness of recovery approaches

Job description

We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 40 hours a week (Across Monday to Sunday 08:30 -5pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury (Dunes).

Main duties of the job

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About us

Cygnet 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 responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 Hospital Bury (Dunes) based on White House Ward

This role will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday 8.30 to 17:00

White House is Cygnet Bury Dunes 18 bed male acute service. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating people in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support individuals to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;

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• 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
• Were 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? Well offer you

• 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

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

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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.