Evening & Weekend Activity Coordinator — Mental Health

CYGNET; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Meals on duty

NHS Blue Light Discount Cards

Company pension scheme

Access to gym and staff group fitness

Monthly CPD events

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is seeking two Activity Co-ordinators for evening and weekend shifts. The role involves planning, coordinating and delivering engaging activities across wards and therapeutic spaces to promote recovery and meaningful engagement.

Training and support are provided, and DBS/reference checks are required. The successful candidates will co-produce activities, run group and 1:1 sessions, manage risk assessments and contribute to themed celebrations, while working within a

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of mental health or secure environments.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Excellent relational security awareness and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Co-producing and running activities on wards and therapeutic spaces.
• Facilitating diversional activities (1:1 and in group).
• Coordinating theme days/celebrations (e.g., Christmas, Diwali, Halloween).
• Recording meaningful engagement on MyPath.
• Completing activity risk assessments with NIC/staff on shift.

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Stevenage is seeking two Activity Co-ordinators for evening and weekend shifts. The role involves planning, coordinating and delivering engaging activities across wards and therapeutic spaces to promote recovery and meaningful engagement.

Training and support are provided, and DBS/reference checks are required. The successful candidates will co-produce activities, run group and 1:1 sessions, manage risk assessments and contribute to themed celebrations, while working within a