Activity Coordinator

NHS; Widnes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activity Coordinator to deliver outstanding care at Cygnet Paddocks. This role involves planning and overseeing activities for residents, ensuring their engagement and support. The position offers strong career progression and a rewarding experience in mental health care.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Shopping Discounts

Travel Discounts

Leisure Discounts

Healthcare Benefits

Financial Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in mental health care.
• Experience in planning and executing events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities for residents.
• Provide engaging leisure activities and support.
• Supervise and support colleagues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Experience in Mental Health Care

Job description

We are seeking a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

This role involves working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Paddocks, making a positive impact on the lives of those in our care.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our staff to grow their careers, acquire new skills, and advance professionally.

Apply now to benefit from excellent career prospects and the rewarding experience of making a difference daily.

About us

Cygnet Health Care, established in 1988, provides a range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities across the UK.

We are known for pioneering services and achieving outstanding outcomes through our dedicated team of 10,000 employees, serving 2,864 individuals across 150 services with a focus on service-user care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional Activity Coordinator passionate about delivering excellent care.

The role is 40 hours per week (8am - 8pm, days only) at Cygnet Paddocks.

Must hold a UK Driving Licence

Cygnet Paddocks is a new specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men, providing tailored care pathways for men affected by acquired brain injuries or neurological conditions, focusing on behaviors that challenge as part of recovery and rehabilitation. The service is now operational and accepting referrals.

The wards are designed to replicate successful rehabilitation pathways, led by an in-house clinical and medical team.

Our perks include career development opportunities, shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being.

Key duties include:

1. Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for residents
2. Provide engaging and supportive leisure activities, along with physical and emotional support
3. Ensure availability of staff, space, and materials for activities
4. Supervise, develop, and support colleagues
5. Create promotional materials for events

Why choose Cygnet? We offer:

• Strong career progression, including management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, supervision, and peer support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme and employee discounts

You are...

• An excellent role model with a clear understanding of good care
• Experienced in mental health care (minimum 2 years)
• Highly organized and positive
• A confident speaker and facilitator
• Knowledgeable about activities supporting mental health
• Experienced in planning and executing events and activities

Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been delivering high-quality mental health services for over 30 years, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Note: Due to sponsorship limitations, we cannot currently offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for previous convictions.

Salary: £12.60 per hour, increasing to £12.85 after probation.