Job Description
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygent Newton House. You will be working full time, 40 hours per week.
Cygnet Newton House offers both a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service and community rehabilitation (level 1) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery.
From admission, the team work with the men we support to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to support them to move on to the least restrictive environment for them. Our dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training.
Located 1 mile from Blackpool centre, Cygnet Newton House benefits from being close to plenty of amenities. There are good public transport links in the area with regular buses to the beach and other popular locations – the bus stop is just outside the service.
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
We’re looking for someone who has…
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)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary – £13.15 per hour
Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 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
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?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
Click the button to apply