Impactful Activity Coordinator — Mental Health Care

Cygnet Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £13.15 per hour

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme and Blue

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research involvement

Clinical supervision from a Qualified‑

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm, helping patients access activities and participate in therapy programmes within a secure mental health environment.

You will contribute to interdisciplinary team activities, plan and implement therapy programmes, and promote recovery-focused care for service users. 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 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

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creative flair

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Recovery approaches awareness

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm, helping patients access activities and participate in therapy programmes within a secure mental health environment.

You will contribute to interdisciplinary team activities, plan and implement therapy programmes, and promote recovery-focused care for service users. DBS check is required.