- Salary
- £13+
- Location
- Cygnet Bury Forestwood, United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
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 activities 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?
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