Activity Coordinator

Cygnet; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 50,145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

NHS card

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet St Augustine's in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting an Activity Coordinator to support inpatient rehabilitation on a 32-bed site. You will work full time on a rota including evenings and weekends, assisting with therapeutic activities under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

A Full UK Driving Licence is required. The role offers a salary of £13.15 per hour, a company pension, CPD opportunities, free meals, and DBS clearance will be completed.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
• 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)

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

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creativity

Team collaboration

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 a motivated Activity Coordinator at Cygnet St Augustine's.

You will be working full time, an average of 46.25 hours per week - this will be a rota basis and will include evening and weekend work.

Please note due to the needs of the service, you must hold a Full UK Driving Licence to be eligible for this position .

Cygnet St Augustine's is a 32 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men. Our fantastic facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

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 manner

We're looking for someone who has...

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
• 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: £13.15 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

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