Activity co-ordinator

Job Description

Are you already a Support Worker looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in this area of work and a desire to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the role of Activities in Mental Health rehabilitation and the role of OccupationalTherapyWould you like to explore a more rewarding career in a mental health serviceOverview:We are currently looking for a highly motivated and creative person to deliver activities programmes to our patients in our upcoming Male MSU unit at Cygnet Hospital Bury on a full time basis (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm)Cygnet Hospital Bury providesa wide range of inpatientmental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services andCAMHS provision for adolescents.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 this role you will plan, implement and develop an activity programme to meet the patients needs as a group and as individuals. This will be designed following direction from the OT to plan activities to support individuals with their recovery in collaborationwith the multi-disciplinary team.You will spend a minimum of 70% of your time in direct face to face contact with the individuals in our care. Joint working across different wards may occasionally be required and this will provide you with additional learning and professional developmentopportunities. In house and external training is provided (as required) to support you to develop your professional skills.5 Reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services.
• Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills.
• You will be 1 of 20 Activity Coordinators within the Cygnet Hospital Bury Site and 15 experienced Occupational Therapists also on-site.
• National networks of over 150 OTs & over 300 OTAs and Activity Coordinators in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, PICU, and inpatient CAMHS.
• Low caseload number to support intensive focused interventions.

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

• Experience in the field of mental health(desirable but not essential).
• An understanding of Occupational Therapy and rehabilitation.
• An understanding of the role of meaningful activity in rehabilitation.
• Able to take a hands on approach to delivering activities.
• Self-motivated to deliver a varied programme of activities to patients, within the confines of safe risk management planning, and with minimal direct day to day supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, IT skills and time management skills.

In return we will offer you:

• A competitive salary of up to £21,899 depending on experience.
• Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development.
• Clinical supervision from an Occupational Therapist.
• Company pension scheme.
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card.
• Free parking & meals on duty.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.If you are interested in the role please click Apply or email