Activity Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Healthcare are looking for Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton you will be working 42 hours per week (08:00 till 20:00) working across a shift pattern including weekends.

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

The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton 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.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton

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 as maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
• Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
• Contributing ideas, and 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 an interdisciplinary team
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

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

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

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

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

Cygnet Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wednesfield

Wolverhampton

WV11 1UH

Employer's website

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