Activity co-ordinator

Cygnet; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

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?
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