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We are looking for an outstanding Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care on Roxeth Ward. It will be full time with a shift pattern of 5 shifts a week, working 4 days a week Monday to Friday and one day on the weekend with hours from 9am – 5pm. This includes weekends and bank holidays.
Roxeth Ward is our 12‑bed acute service for men and is based at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems, including those with dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our acute in‑patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those detained under the Mental Health Act.
Your day-to-day
- Develop, plan, implement and oversee activities, outings and events for the people in our care.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist and encourage patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities while maintaining any pre‑existing hobbies.
- Plan and implement therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained.
- Contribute ideas, facilitate events and activities in a safe manner.
You are
- Experienced and/or passionate about working in healthcare and with learning disabilities.
- Knowledgeable of Occupational Therapy.
- An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.
- Highly organized, with a positive attitude.
- A confident public speaker and facilitator.
- Knowledgeable of suitable activities and pastimes to support mental health service users.
- Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours.
- Experienced in planning, resourcing and carrying out events and activities.
Pay
£14.50 per hour (increasing to £14.80 per hour after 3 months).
Benefits
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
- Expert supervision and support.
- Free Health Cash plan.
- 24‑hour free GP support line.
- Free life assurance cover.
- Free eye tests.
- Car lease discounts.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Free mortgage broker and insurance cover.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee NHS discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Smart Health Toolkit – providing you with fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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