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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Appletree
This role will be working a 42 hour per week contract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week).
Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, a specialist PICU service.
Your 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 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 a interdisciplinary team • An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Starting pay £13.15 per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation. • 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: 42 hours a week UK Driving licence : desirable
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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