Activity Coordinator

Helping 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 an 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

Your Day‑to‑Day

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well as 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

• 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: 32hrs.
• UK Driving licence (essential).

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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