Activity Co-ordinatorNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Shift Times are 07:15am - 19:45pm including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.
Main duties of the job
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Job description
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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Bennu ward, our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.
You will be working 38.5 Hours per week (Shift Times are 07:15am - 19:45pm including alternative weekends). Bennu Ward is a 12 bed male PICU that accepts emergency and crisis admissions. The aim of Bennu Ward is to provide a short, rapid intervention to help service users regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting or return home.
Your Day-to-Day
- We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting with;
- Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
- Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
- Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner
Were looking for someone who has
- Experience and/or a passion for working in in-patient mental health
- Is self-motivated and can work autonomously
- A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team
- An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
- Salary: £26,397.18 Per Annum
- Company pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist
Requirements Contracted hours: 38.5UK Driving licence desirable Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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About us
Cygnet 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.