Therapy​/Activity Co-ordinator

Overview

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We are looking for a Therapy/Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

This role is 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm).

Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Cygnet Hospital Hexham CQ overall rating Good

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every 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

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

Starting £12.60 per/hour, £12.85 post 6 months probation and then £13.10 per/hour at 18 months.

• 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

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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
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Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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