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Job summary
We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm or 9am-5pm), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Pindar 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 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 Pindar House.
You'll be working 40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Pindar House.
Cygnet Pindar House is our 22 bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment service for men affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntingtons Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.
The service is a modern purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the men in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.
Our in-house Neuropsychiatry interdisciplinary team are able to support those with complex physical health needs and we have bedrooms located on the ground floor for men with mobility impairments.
Our person-centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their care and discharge planning. The service offers a wide range of activities and facilities to promote independent function. Positive behaviour goals are focused on discharge planning to support service users to return to community living either with support or independently.
CQC rating GOOD.
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 obtainedContributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe mannerWere 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 and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
£13.15 per Hour Company pension schemeA comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and externalCPD opportunitiesOpportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist
Requirements Contracted hours:
40 hours UK Driving licence Desirable
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
S70 4PL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)