About this role
Job summary We are looking for an outstanding Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care on Roxeth Ward. The expected shift pattern will be x5 shifts a week Working 4 days a week Monday Friday and you will be expected to work one day on the weekend each week. Working Hours will be (9am 5pm) 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.
Main duties of the job Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a 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 who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
About us Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 outstanding Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care on Roxeth Ward.
The expected shift pattern will be x5 shifts a week -
Working 4 days a week Monday - Friday and you will be expected to work one day on the weekend each week.
Working Hours will be (9am - 5pm)
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. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a 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 who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
This role will be full time working shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays.
Your day-to-day...
Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
Assisting the Occ upational 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
You are...
Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities
Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
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
Why Cygnet? Well offer you...
£14.50 per hour (increasing to £14.80 per hour after 3 months)
An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Expert supervision & support
Free Health Cash plan
24 hours 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 & 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.
What next?
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Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
London
HA1 3JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)