Activity Coordinator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Activities Coordinator to enhance the lives of individuals in their care. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities, ensuring a supportive environment, and fostering positive interactions. With a focus on personal development, you'll enjoy strong career progression opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a range of perks to enhance your well-being both inside and outside of work. Make a meaningful difference every day while advancing your career in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discount Savings

Monthly Reflective Practice

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a mental health care setting.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activities and events for residents.
• Provide emotional support and ensure resources for activities.

Skills

Mental Health Care Experience

Event Planning

Public Speaking

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Activities for Mental Health

Job description

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

You'll be working 40 hours a week (8am - 8pm, Days only) at Cygnet Paddocks.

**Must hold a UK Driving Licence for this post**

Cygnet Paddocks is our new specialist Neuropsychiatric rehabilitation service for men. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the main impairment to recovery and rehabilitation. The service is now open and accepting referrals.

The individually designed wards will replicate the well-established rehabilitation and treatment pathways already successfully offered by Cygnet in other Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation services, facilitating a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway led by an all-encompassing in-house clinical and medical team.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You'll enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as 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 & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
• Provide fun & constructive leisure time, along with appropriate physical & emotional support
• Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
• Supervise, oversee & 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 & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• An excellent role model who understands what good care looks like
• Experienced in Mental Health Care/Setting (at least 2 years)
• Highly organized, with a positive attitude
• A confident public speaker & facilitator
• Knowledgeable about suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & 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 over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles; this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you're interested, please submit your application promptly.