Activity Coordinator

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 highly motivated Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.Youll be working37.5 hours per week (8am to 8pm including some weekend work ) making a real positive difference to the lives of young people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.Cygnet Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.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 obtainedContributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe mannerWere looking for someone who has:Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilitiesSome knowledge of Occupational TherapyA creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary teamAn awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you:Salary: £13.15 per hourCompany pension schemeA comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. Blue light cardFree mealsInternal and external CPD opportunitiesOpportunities to become involved in researchClinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational TherapistPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyTPBN1_UKTJ