Activity Coordinator - Mental Health (Evenings & Weekends)

Cygnet Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

NHS card discount

Free meals

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Bierley in Bradford, part of the Cygnet Group, is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support and enhance patient care across four wards. This role is 37.5 hours per week with shifts including alternate weekends and evenings, working alongside Occupational Therapists to plan engaging activities.

You will encourage participation, help run therapy programmes, contribute ideas for events, and ensure materials are available. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• A creative flair and the ability to work as part of an 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

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Creativity

Recovery approaches

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Bierley in Bradford, part of the Cygnet Group, is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support and enhance patient care across four wards. This role is 37.5 hours per week with shifts including alternate weekends and evenings, working alongside Occupational Therapists to plan engaging activities.

You will encourage participation, help run therapy programmes, contribute ideas for events, and ensure materials are available. DBS check required.