Activity Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. 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

• Were looking for someone who has

• Experience an d/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 a interdisciplinary team

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary - £12.60 per hour

• 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.

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Person Specification

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE75 7JH

Employer's website

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