Activity and Engagement Coordinator

Cygnet; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Maidstone seeks an Activity & Engagement Coordinator to develop and implement engaging activities for patients. This role involves working closely with the Specialist Wellbeing Team to enhance patient recovery through meaningful engagement. Flexibility and a passion for care are essential, with full training provided for candidates from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Employee NHS discount savings

Regular coaching and support

Company pension scheme

Company-paid Life Assurance

Smart Health Toolkit

Free private healthcare

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mental Health hospital is preferable.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities to promote patient well-being.
• Support patients in creating independent, goal-oriented activity plans.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments for patient treatment.

Skills

Collaboration

Motivation

Engagement

Job description

We are looking for an Activity & Engagement Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care to develop, plan and implement activities for our patients based at Cygnet Hospital Maidstone.

Working as part of the Hospital’s Specialist Wellbeing Team (SWT), you will work collaboratively to deliver holistic, recovery-focused care to patients across all four wards. The role includes creating and facilitating a range of activities tailored to patients' needs and interests. The focus will be on building therapeutic relationships, improving motivation and engagement, and supporting patients in their meaningful activities.

You will work 37.5 hours across 5 days a week, including some weekends and evenings. Flexibility and autonomy are essential to meet the needs of the patient group.

Previous experience in a Mental Health hospital is preferable but not essential, as full training will be provided along with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects and make a difference to others every day.

In this role, you will:

• Promote and uphold the good reputation of the Hospital, maintaining a positive attitude toward patients, their families, staff, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate activities to promote patient well-being, social engagement, and meaningful activity.
• Support patients in creating independent, goal-oriented activity plans based on their interests, strengths, and motivation levels.
• Work within the Specialist Well-Being Team (SWT) as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide activity-led care and wellbeing support, encouraging collaboration with colleagues.
• Create an environment aligned with the Recovery Model and Cygnet Values.
• Co-produce and implement activity programmes, preparing and maintaining appropriate materials and resources.
• Accompany patients to off-site community activities and be able to drive hospital vehicles.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments to ensure patients access all elements of their treatment.

In return, we offer:

• Paid holiday entitlement, including 2 extra days for your birthday and anniversary.
• Employee NHS discount savings (Bluelight Card).
• Regular coaching and support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company-paid Life Assurance.
• Smart Health Toolkit with fitness programmes, nutrition consultations, and health checks.
• Free private healthcare.
• Subsidised meals on duty.
• For more benefits, visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

Service Description

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is a state-of-the-art, 63-bed mental health facility for adults located in the Kent Medical Campus, Maidstone. The hospital is purpose-built to meet the latest national standards for mental health care within a therapeutic environment, providing a vital service for local patients from Kent.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance.