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Cygnet; Indiana; On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Career progression opportunities

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Cygnet Meadow Mews is seeking a proactive Activity Co-ordinator who will plan and deliver therapeutic, recreational and social activities for men in care. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapist and the wider team to ensure activities are meaningful, safe and person-centred.

The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with opportunities for career progression and CPD. Enhanced DBS will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or passion for healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social care.
• Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy
• A creative flair and the ability to plan engaging, meaningful activities
• The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A positive, patient and flexible approach
• An interest in supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred
• Encourage individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities, hobbies and therapeutic programmes
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapy programmes
• Source and prepare appropriate materials, resources and equipment for activities
• Contribute creative ideas for activities, events and group sessions
• Facilitate activities safely and in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic goals
• Promote recovery, independence, social inclusion and community engagement
• Support individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical, care and support team

Skills

Healthcare experience

OT knowledge

Creative planning

Interdisciplinary team

Strong communication

Organization skills

Flexible approach

Complex needs support

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group is looking for a creative, compassionate and motivated Activity Co‑ordinator to join our team at Meadow Mews

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, learning disabilities, occupational therapy support,

therapeutic activities and social inclusion. You will help plan and deliver meaningful activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 09:00am to 5:00pm.

About Cygnet Meadow Mews

Meadows Mews is an enhanced community residential service for men with neuropsychiatric or neurodegenerative conditions, who may have behaviours that challenge alongside additional social and complex needs.

Meadows Mews acts as a transitional service from inpatient rehabilitation for those individuals who have been able to progress through the hospital pathway but now require the ability to return to the community; where participation in both social and domestic activities is vital for their quality of life and long term future in the community.

Your Day-to-Day as an Activity Co‑ordinator

As an Activity Co‑ordinator at Cygnet Meadow Mews, you will support and enhance the care of individuals at the service by working closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

You will help plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person‑centred.

Encouraging individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities, hobbies and therapeutic programmes

• Supporting people to maintain existing interests, hobbies and social connections
• Assisting the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapy programmes
• Helping to source and prepare appropriate materials, resources and equipment for activities
• Contributing creative ideas for activities, events and group sessions
• Facilitating activities safely and in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic goals
• Promoting recovery, independence, social inclusion and community engagement
• Supporting individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical, care and support team

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has

We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity, structure and compassion to the role.

• Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social care
• Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy
• A creative flair and the ability to plan engaging, meaningful activities
• The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A positive, patient and flexible approach
• An interest in supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
• An awareness of recovery approaches, social inclusion and person‑centred care, which is desirable

This role may suit someone with experience as an Activity Co‑ordinator, Activities Coordinator, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Activities Worker or Social Care Worker.

Why Join Cygnet?

At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co‑ordinator will help create meaningful daily experiences for the people in our care. You will play an important role in supporting wellbeing, independence, confidence and quality of life.

• Salary: £13.15 per hour
• Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months
• Full-time hours: 42 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice
• Support with CPD opportunities
• Free meal on shift
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount savings

If you are a creative and caring Activity Co‑ordinator looking for a rewarding role in healthcare, learning disability support and occupational therapy‑led activities, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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