Mental Health Activity Coordinator — Drive Recovery

Cygnet Group; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme & NHS/lo

Free meals

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Coordinator at Cygnet Hospital Bierley to support patient engagement in a range of activities and hobbies across four wards. The role is 37.5 hours per week with shifts including alternate weekends and evenings, and involves planning therapy programmes and contributing to a recovery-focused approach.

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and will benefit from a company pension, meals on duty, and access to support from a Qualified

Qualifications

• Experience and/or passion for healthcare work, including learning disabilities.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Creative flair and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in activities and hobbies.
• Planning and implementing therapy programmes with required materials.
• Contributing ideas and facilitating events and activities safely.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Creative collaboration

Recovery approaches awareness

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking an Activity Coordinator at Cygnet Hospital Bierley to support patient engagement in a range of activities and hobbies across four wards. The role is 37.5 hours per week with shifts including alternate weekends and evenings, and involves planning therapy programmes and contributing to a recovery-focused approach.

Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and will benefit from a company pension, meals on duty, and access to support from a Qualified