Job summary
We are looking for a confident activity coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 40 hours a week a mixture of weekday and weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Alders.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic Activities Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
Youll be working 40 hours per week across the 7 day period, including weekends / the occasional Bank Holiday, as rostered.
C ygnet Alders Clinic is a 20 bed rehabilitation service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex trauma needs.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
Your day-to-day
1. Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
2. Prepare an activity timetable across the 7 day period.
3. Organise and run activity groups for the people in our care
4. Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support
5. Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
6. Encourage and motivate colleaguesto support the activity programme
7. Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
8. Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
9. Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
10. Opportunities for learning & development
11. Employee referral scheme
12. Pension scheme
13. Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings
You are...
14. An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
15. Highly organised, with a positive attitudeand the ability to motivate
16. A confident facilitatorand organiser, with the ability to run groups and individual 1:1 patient activities.
17. Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
18. Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
19. Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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