activity coordinator

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited; Saltley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

CPD

Pension

Cycle to work

Employee discount

Career progression

Job summary

Cygnet Cedars is looking for a creative, compassionate Activity Co-ordinator to join our team. You will plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational and social activities for men with learning disabilities, working 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

You will collaborate with the Occupational Therapist and wider clinical team to support wellbeing, daily living skills and community engagement while sourcing materials, ensuring safety and person-centred

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, mental health or social care.
• Knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to plan engaging, meaningful activities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible and patient approach.
• Interest in supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and promote therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities.
• Work closely with the Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
• Source and prepare materials and equipment for activities.
• Contribute ideas for activities, events and group sessions.
• Facilitate activities safely in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Promote recovery, independence, social inclusion and community engagement.

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.Cygnet Healthcare is looking for a creative, compassionate and motivated Activity Co-ordinator to join our team at Cygnet Cedars.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, learning disabilities, occupational therapy support,therapeutic activities and social inclusion. You will help plan and deliver meaningful activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.The successful candidate will work 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.About Cygnet CedarsCygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.The service accepts emergency referrals, with an experienced team who manage transitions quickly, safely and efficiently to ensure each individual’s move into the service is as smooth as possible.Cygnet Cedars also includes two step-down single occupancy flats, each with its own lounge, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and front door. These flats provide an important opportunity for individuals to develop daily living skills, independence, confidence and community integration as part of their care pathway.Your Day-to-Day as an Activity Co-ordinatorAs an Activity Co-ordinator at Cygnet Cedars, you will support and enhance the care of individuals at the service by working closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.You will help plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred.Encouraging individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities, hobbies and therapeutic programmesSupporting people to maintain existing interests, hobbies and social connectionsAssisting the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapy programmesHelping to source and prepare appropriate materials, resources and equipment for activitiesContributing creative ideas for activities, events and group sessionsFacilitating activities safely and in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic goalsPromoting recovery, independence, social inclusion and community engagementSupporting individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeingWorking collaboratively with the wider clinical, care and support teamWe’re Looking for Someone Who HasWe are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity, structure and compassion to the role.Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social careSome knowledge or understanding of Occupational TherapyA creative flair and the ability to plan engaging, meaningful activitiesThe confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare teamStrong communication and organisation skillsA positive, patient and flexible approachAn interest in supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that may challengeAn awareness of recovery approaches, social inclusion and person-centred care, which is desirableThis role may suit someone with experience as an Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Coordinator, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Activities Worker or Social Care Worker.Why Join Cygnet?At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co-ordinator will help create meaningful daily experiences for the people in our care. You will play an important role in supporting wellbeing, independence, confidence and quality of life.Salary: £13.15 per hourIncreasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 monthsFull-time hours: 42 hours per weekMonday to Friday working patternStrong career progression opportunities into management rolesMonthly reflective practiceSupport with CPD opportunitiesFree meal on shiftExpert clinical supervision and peer supportEmployee referral schemePension schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee discount savingsApply NowIf you are a creative and caring Activity Co-ordinator looking for a rewarding role in healthcare, learning disability support and occupational therapy-led activities, we would love to hear from you.Join Cygnet Cedars and help make a positive difference through meaningful activities, social inclusion and person-centred care.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply