Activity Coordinator

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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Taunton.

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

This role will be working 32 hours a week across a 7 day rota.

£13.45 per hour

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

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
• Free mealsInternal and external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to become involved in research
• Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

Requirements

• Contracted hours: 32hrs
• UK Driving licence (essential)
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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