Inpatient Mental Health Activity Coordinator – PICU

Cygnet Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,457 - 30,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

NHS card discount/employee programme

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research involvement

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Bennu Ward, the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. You will work 38.5 hours per week with shifts 07:15am-19:45pm, including alternate weekends, to support patients in engaging activities and therapeutic programmes.

You will contribute to a safe, supportive environment, plan activities, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; enhanced DBS checks apply. Driving licence desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient mental health settings.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Creative flair and ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Encourage patients to access and participate in activities and maintain hobbies.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes and obtain required materials.
• Contribute ideas and facilitate events and activities safely.

Skills

Mental health care

Autonomous working

Creative flair

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Recovery approach

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Coordinator for Bennu Ward, the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. You will work 38.5 hours per week with shifts 07:15am-19:45pm, including alternate weekends, to support patients in engaging activities and therapeutic programmes.

You will contribute to a safe, supportive environment, plan activities, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; enhanced DBS checks apply. Driving licence desirable.