Activity Coordinator

NHS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK mental health services provider is seeking an Activities Coordinator passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs. The role involves planning and overseeing engaging activities, providing emotional and physical support, and enhancing patient wellbeing at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills and a confident approach to working with challenging behaviours. This position offers excellent career development opportunities and valuable benefits.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Monthly reflective practice and supervision

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in health care or a similar setting.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and resourcing activities.
• DBS check required for all successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee activities, outings, and events for patients.
• Provide emotional and physical support to individuals.
• Ensure adequate resources and staff for activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in planning activities

Public speaking skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work with complex needs

Job description

We are looking for a confident Activities Coordinator with a passion for making a difference. You'll be working 40 hours a week (hours to be discussed at interview), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

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

Cygnet Paddocks is our all‑male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

You'll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Paddocks. Working times to be discussed at interview.

Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
• Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as 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
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings

You are

• Experienced in health care or similar setting (minimum of 2 years)
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach to working with individuals with complex needs
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities, supporting individuals with facilitating meaningful activities that enhance patient wellbeing
• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude
• A confident public speaker & facilitator
• Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
• A driver (A Driving licence is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years).

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas 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 & their families.

What next?

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.