Activity Coordinator

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a highly motivated Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. You’ll be working 37.5 hours per week (8am to 8pm including some weekend work) making a real positive difference to the lives of young people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. Cygnet Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education. Your Day-to-Day: We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist 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 activit ies in a safe manner We’re looking for someone who has: • Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities • Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy • 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? We’ll offer you: • Salary: £13.15 per hour • Company pension scheme • A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. Blue light card • Free meals • Internal and external CPD opportunities • Opportunities to become involved in research • Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply