Activity Co-ordinator
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  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £26,397.18 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionHelping 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 Activity Coordinator to join our team at Bennu ward, our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Cygnet Hospital Wyke.


You will be working 38.5 Hours per week (Shift Times are 07:15am - 19:45pm including alternative weekends).

Bennu Ward is a 12 bed male PICU that accepts emergency and crisis admissions. The aim of Bennu Ward is to provide a short, rapid intervention to help service users regain a sense of control and order in their lives, so they can move to a less restrictive care setting or return home.

Your Day-to-Day…

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting 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 in-patient mental health
• Is self-motivated and can work autonomously
• 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: £26
, 397.18
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free meals
• Internal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

Requirements
Contracted hours: 38.5
UK Driving licence desirable
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.


What next?


If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.


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Job number 4079280

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Company Details:
Cygnet
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Social Care
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and...
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