About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week (10am-10pm on a rota of Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday (Week 1) and then Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Week 2), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.
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 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 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 a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Sheffield.
This role will be working 37.5 Hours a week (10am-10pm on a rota of Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday (Week
- 1) and then Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Week
- 2) at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield (Pegasus Ward).
Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.
Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care.
In the separate and distinct CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, young people may be admitted to either our general or one of our intensive support CAMHS wards depending on their individual needs. All young people are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team alongside the therapy and education departments.
Pegasus Ward is a 13 bed acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female, and is focused on helping them return home.
The service is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements, and admissions can be either formal or informal.
There is a diverse educational programme in place, so that young people can continue their education at the same time as receiving treatment.
Education is provided by our Phoenix School which has an Outstanding rating with Ofsted in all areas.
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
Were 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? Well offer you
- Salary: £26,787
- 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
UK Driving licence
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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
South yorkshire
S2 3PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)