We are currently recruiting for anActivity Coordinatorwith previous experience of working with Young People, CAMHS services or Mental Health, who is confident in leading, structuring and planning activities with challenging individuals ensuring a fun and constructive leisure time.
You will be working37.5 hours per week, 10am-10pm on a rota of Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday (Week 1) and then Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Week 2)at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, CAMHS acute and CAMHS low secure services over three wards. They provide individualised care for young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, and whose needs mean they cannot be supported in community settings or they may require a longer stay in an inpatient setting. The services provide safe, therapeutic environments with a focus on helping the young person stabilise, so that hospital treatment is no longer required.
Pegasus Ward is a 13 bed general adolescent acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female, and is focused on helping them return home. The service is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements, if possible, and admissions can be either formal or informal.
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 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? We'll 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 you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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