Mental Health Activity Coordinator

CYGNET; Bury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance

Blue Light Card

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Research opportunities

Clinical supervision

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking an energetic Activity Coordinator to join the team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson. You will support the Occupational Therapist, encourage patient activity, and help run therapy programmes in a secure mental health setting.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm, 40 hours per week, with a DBS check required. Benefits include a company pension, CPD opportunities, and meal provisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare and with learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Creative and able to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in planning and implementing therapy programmes.
• Encourage patients to engage in activities and hobbies.
• Plan and facilitate therapy activities and events safely.
• Contribute ideas and support interdisciplinary care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Learning disabilities

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creative flair

Recovery approaches

Job description

CYGNET is seeking an energetic Activity Coordinator to join the team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson. You will support the Occupational Therapist, encourage patient activity, and help run therapy programmes in a secure mental health setting.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm, 40 hours per week, with a DBS check required. Benefits include a company pension, CPD opportunities, and meal provisions.