Part-Time Evening Activity Coordinator - Mental Health Care

NHS Jobs; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 247,000 - 301,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

NHS card

Free meals

CPD opportunities

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Part Time Activity Coordinator to join the team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The role is 18 hours per week, 3 days from 4pm to 10:30pm, including alternate weekends, supporting young people in CAMHS services.

You will assist the Occupational Therapist, help patients engage in activities, and contribute to safe, therapeutic programmes. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or passion for healthcare and mental health work.
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy.
• Creative flair and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance patient care by assisting the Occupational Therapist.
• Encourage patients to access activities and maintain hobbies.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes with appropriate materials; contribute ideas and facilitate events.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Mental health awareness

Occupational therapy knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Creativity

Recovery approaches

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Part Time Activity Coordinator to join the team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The role is 18 hours per week, 3 days from 4pm to 10:30pm, including alternate weekends, supporting young people in CAMHS services.

You will assist the Occupational Therapist, help patients engage in activities, and contribute to safe, therapeutic programmes. DBS check is required.