Activity Co-ordinator

Job summary

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. Youllbe working
40 hoursper 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, therapeuticactivitiesand 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.

As an Activity Co-ordinatorat 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,safeand person-centred.
  
  Encouraging individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities,hobbies and therapeuticprogrammes
• Supporting people tomaintainexisting interests,hobbies and social connections
• Assisting the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapyprogrammes
• Helping to source and prepare appropriate materials,resources and equipment for activities
• Contributing creative ideas for activities,eventsand group sessions
• Facilitating activities safely and in line with individual care plans, riskassessmentsand therapeutic goals
• Promoting recovery, independence, socialinclusionand community engagement
• Supporting individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with the wider clinical,careand support team

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men,locatedin Widnes in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected byacquiredbrain injury or neurological conditions, wherebehavioursthat 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 byacquiredbrain injury.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity,structureand 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 planengaging, meaningful activities

• The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Strong communicationandorganisationskills

• A positive,patient and flexible approach

• An interest in supporting people with complex needs andbehavioursthat may challenge

• An awareness of recovery approaches, socialinclusionand person-centred care, which is desirable

This 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 Workeror Social Care Worker.

At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co-ordinatorwill 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: 40 hours per week

• Monday to Friday working pattern(includes some evenings and weekend work)

• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles

• Monthly reflective practice

• Support with CPD opportunities

• Free meal on shift

• Expert clinical supervision and peer support

• Pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount savings

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cygnet Health Care

Widnes

WA8 5UY

United Kingdom