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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Appletree

This role will be working a 42 hour per weekcontract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week).

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, a specialist PICU service.

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…Starting pay £13.15 per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation.
• Company pension scheme
• A compr
ehensive 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: 42 hours a week
UK Driving licence : desirable

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.


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