Full-Time Activity Coordinator for Healthcare & Wellbeing

Cygnet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Cedars, a 23-bed high dependency service for men with learning disabilities and complex needs, is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator who is creative, compassionate and motivated. You will plan and deliver activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The role is full-time (42 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, working with the Occupational Therapist and the wider team to run therapeutic, recreational and social

Qualifications

• Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social care.
• Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy.
• A creative flair and the ability to plan engaging, meaningful activities.
• The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, patient and flexible approach.
• An interest in supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
• An awareness of recovery approaches, social inclusion and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• As an Activity Co-ordinator, support and enhance the care of individuals by working with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.
• Plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred.
• Encourage individuals to access and participate in a variety of activities and maintain interests and social connections.
• Source and prepare materials, resources and equipment for activities.
• Contribute creative ideas for activities, events and group sessions.
• Facilitate activities safely in line with care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creative flair

Team working

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Support for complex needs

Recovery & social inclusion awareness

Job description

Cygnet Cedars, a 23-bed high dependency service for men with learning disabilities and complex needs, is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator who is creative, compassionate and motivated. You will plan and deliver activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The role is full-time (42 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, working with the Occupational Therapist and the wider team to run therapeutic, recreational and social