Job summary We are looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Broughton House. 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. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.58 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP6CFDEE37 Job locations Brant Broughton LN5 0SL Job description Job responsibilities Broughton House located in Brant Broughton, this is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care. We are currently recruiting for an Activity Coordinator with previous experience of working with learning disabilities and autism who is confident in leading, structuring and planning activities with challenging individuals ensuring a fun and constructive leisure time. You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm and also one Saturday every 5 weeks. Please note you must be a car driver due to the remote village location of the home. 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 Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events Why Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support Opportunities for learning & development Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings 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 Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has 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. Job description Job responsibilities Broughton House located in Brant Broughton, this is a 29 bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care. We are currently recruiting for an Activity Coordinator with previous experience of working with learning disabilities and autism who is confident in leading, structuring and planning activities with challenging individuals ensuring a fun and constructive leisure time. You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm and also one Saturday every 5 weeks. Please note you must be a car driver due to the remote village location of the home. 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 Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events Why Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support Opportunities for learning & development Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings 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 Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet has 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. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Brant Broughton LN5 0SL Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)