Activity Co-ordinator

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We are looking for a highly motivated Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.

You'll be working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm) making a real positive difference to the lives of people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.

Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

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.

• Encourage patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well as maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
• Plan and implement therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained.
• Contribute ideas, facilitate events and activities in a safe manner.

• Experience and/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 an inter-disciplinary team.
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

• Salary: £27,009 per annum
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. Blue light card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

Please note:

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

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