Activity Coordinator

Cygnet Health Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health care seeks an Activities Coordinator to deliver excellent care at their new facility in Oldham. The role involves planning and overseeing activities, supporting mental health service users, and ensuring a positive environment. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, with strong career progression opportunities and various perks.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, resourcing, and carrying out events and activities.
• Knowledgeable about suitable activities and pastimes to support mental health service users.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement, and oversee activities for those in our care.
• Provide fun, constructive leisure activities and emotional support.
• Supervise and develop colleagues.

Skills

Organization

Public Speaking

Positive Attitude

Job description

Cygnet Kenney House is our new purpose-built, flagship acute/PICU & mental health rehabilitation service located in Oldham.

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week (12-hour shifts including alternate weekends) at Cygnet Kenney House.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS, the aim is to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There will be three wards at Cygnet Kenney House:

• The PICU and acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.
• The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (Level 2) will support individuals moving on from the acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure units, CAMHS, prison services, and more.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You will enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Develop, plan, implement, and oversee activities, outings, and events for those in our care
• Provide fun, constructive leisure activities, as well as appropriate physical and emotional support
• Ensure the provision of staff, space, and materials for all activities
• Supervise, oversee, and 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, and peer support
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount savings

You are...

• An excellent role model who understands what good care looks like
• Highly organized, with a positive attitude
• A confident public speaker and facilitator
• Knowledgeable about suitable activities and pastimes to support mental health service users
• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviors
• Experienced in planning, resourcing, and carrying out events and 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, and their families.