Activity Coordinator

We are looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care.This role will be working Monday to Friday 40 hours a week across two wards making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

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We are looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. This role will be working Monday to Friday 40 hours a week across two wards 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 and/or a pas sion 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.

What next?

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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.