About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for making a difference.
You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hope House.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's 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 Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You'll be working 40 hours per week at Hope House.
Hope House is a residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with a learning disability and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.
Your Day-to-Day
Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbiesPlanning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtainedContributing 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 disabilitiesSome knowledge of Occupational TherapyA creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary teamAn awareness of recovery approaches andsocial inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you
£13.69 per hour increasing to £13.84 per hour at 3 months & £14.09 per hour at 18 monthsCompany pension schemeA comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centreBlue Light cardFree mealsInternal and external CPD opportunities
Requirements
Contracted hours: 40 hoursPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Hartlepool
TS26 9PW
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)