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Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.
This role will be working 42 hours a week across two wards as part of a rota pattern, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.
Nova Ward is our 12-bedded service providing a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.
Alina Ward is our 12-bedded complex personality disorder service for those with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co‑morbid disordered eating.
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 an interdisciplinary team.
- An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you
Salary – £13.15 per hour
- Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months.
- 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.
You are…
- An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.
- Highly organised, with a positive attitude.
- A confident public speaker & facilitator.
- Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users.
- Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours.
- Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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