Impactful Activity Coordinator for Mental Health Care

Cygnet Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

NHS card discount

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research involvement

Clinical supervision by OT

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, part of Cygnet Group, is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support patient care at a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, at the Kidsgrove site in Staffordshire.

The role involves assisting the Occupational Therapist by encouraging patient participation in activities, planning therapy programmes, and helping to run safe events within an interdisciplinary team. DBS check is 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 activities and maintain hobbies.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes with appropriate materials.
• Contribute ideas, facilitate events and activities safely.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Recovery and social inclusion

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove, part of Cygnet Group, is seeking an Activity Coordinator to support patient care at a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, at the Kidsgrove site in Staffordshire.

The role involves assisting the Occupational Therapist by encouraging patient participation in activities, planning therapy programmes, and helping to run safe events within an interdisciplinary team. DBS check is required.