Activity coordinator

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This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, learning disabilities, occupational therapy support, therapeutic activities and social inclusion.

You will help plan and deliver meaningful activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The successful candidate will work 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.

The service accepts emergency referrals, with an experienced team who manage transitions quickly, safely and efficiently to ensure each individual's move into the service is as smooth as possible.

Cygnet Cedars also includes two step-down single occupancy flats, each with its own lounge, kitchen, en-suite bedroom and front door. These flats provide an important opportunity for individuals to develop daily living skills, independence, confidence and community integration as part of their care pathway.

As an Activity Co-ordinator at Cygnet Cedars, you will support and enhance the care of individuals at the service by working closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

You will help plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred.

• Encouraging individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities, hobbies and therapeutic programmes
• Supporting people to maintain existing interests, hobbies and social connections
• Assisting the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapy programmes
• Helping to source and prepare appropriate materials, resources and equipment for activities
• Contributing creative ideas for activities, events and group sessions
• Facilitating activities safely and in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and therapeutic goals
• Promoting recovery, independence, social inclusion and community engagement
• Supporting individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical, care and support team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity, structure and compassion to the role.

• Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social care
• Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy
• A creative flair and the ability to plan engaging, meaningful activities
• The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A positive, patient and flexible approach
• An interest in supporting people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
• An awareness of recovery approaches, social inclusion and person-centred care, which is desirable

The role may suit someone with experience as an Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Coordinator, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Activities Worker or Social Care Worker.

At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co-ordinator will help create meaningful daily experiences for the people in our care. You will play an important role in supporting wellbeing, independence, confidence and quality of life.

• Salary: £13.15 per hour
• Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months
• Full-time hours: 42 hours per week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice
• Support with CPD opportunities
• Free meal on shift
• Expert clinical supervision and peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount savings