Activity Co-ordinator

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Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for a confident and compassionate Activity Coordinator with a passion for making a difference to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.

You’ll be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, making a positive difference to the lives of the men in our care. This role involves working some evenings and weekend work.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, 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.

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men, located in Widnes in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.

The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by acquired brain injury.

The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nurses and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.

Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.

As an Activity Co-ordinator at Cygnet Paddocks, 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, neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, 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

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