We are looking for a confident Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 22.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.
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 an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You will be working 22.5 hours a week (working from Sunday to Tuesday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm one week, and then from Monday to Wednesday the following week) at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. This is an established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.
Haven Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's 19 bed acute mental health service for men. The ward can treat service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act. Sanctuary Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's emergency acute inpatient service for women. The ward can accept service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act.
The hospital is located in very pleasant surroundings, in this picturesque North Yorkshire spa town which is easily accessed by road and rail.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You will 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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
* 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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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