Activity Coordinator

Cygnet Health Care

The closing date is 14 December 2024

Job summary

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week working across a shift pattern. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP9C72532E

Job locations

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Healthcareis looking for anActivity Coordinatorto join our team atCygnet Hospital Oldbury.At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week working across a shift pattern.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury

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

Were looking for someone who has

Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team
An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

£12.00 increasing to £12.50 Per Hour
Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
Expert clinical supervision & peer support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Healthcareis looking for anActivity Coordinatorto join our team atCygnet Hospital Oldbury.At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week working across a shift pattern.

Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.

Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury

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

Were looking for someone who has

Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team
An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

£12.00 increasing to £12.50 Per Hour
Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
Expert clinical supervision & peer support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Oldbury

B68 9AG

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

James Cooper

VP9C72532E.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,960 to £26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP9C72532E

Job locations

Oldbury

B68 9AG

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