We are looking for a confident activities coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week which will be days only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kewstoke.
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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic Activities Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You will be working 37.5 hours per week on 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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Person Specification
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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.
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