Activity Coordinator

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Cygnet Group are is looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygent Elowen Hospital.

This role will be working 42 hours a week across two wards as part of a rota pattern, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.

Nova Ward is our 12-bedded service providing a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.

Alina Ward is our 12-bedded complex personality disorder service for those with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

Your Day-to-Day…

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.

• Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained

• Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner

• We’re looking for someone who has…

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities

• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy

• A creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Salary - £13.15 per hour

• Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 months

• Company pension scheme

• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card

• Free meals

• Internal and external CPD opportunities

• Opportunities to become involved in research

• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

You are...

• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like

• Highly organised, with a positive attitude

• A confident public speaker & facilitator

• Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users

• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours

• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

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

What next?

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