Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England
BS22
We are looking for a dynamic Activities Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You'll be working 37.5 hours per week. This role is maternity cover so will be a fixed 12 month contract.
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder.
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.
Your day-to-day...
* Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
* Prepare an activity timetable across the 7 day period.
* Organise and run activity groups 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
* Encourage and motivate colleagues to support the activity programme
* Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...
* Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
* Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
* Opportunities for learning & development
* Employee referral scheme
* 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 and the ability to motivate
* A confident facilitator and organiser, with the ability to run groups and individual 1:1 patient activities.
* 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 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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