About this role
Job summary Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an Activity Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) to join our team at Cygnet Sedgley House
Please be aware that this role is a Maternity Cover role up to 9 Months.
The successful candidate will be working 42 hours per week. Working from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Cygnet Sedgley House is a 20-bed service providing a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including occupational therapy, psychology and psychiatry, with support from registered nurses and support workers.
We can provide support for those in the early stages of their rehabilitation journey, including one-to-one support where needed. We offer activities and therapies on-site, as well as accessing community resources.
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.
Cygnet Healthcareis looking for anActivity Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)to join our team atCygnet Sedgley House
Please be aware that this role is a Maternity Cover role up to 9 Months.
The successful candidate will be working 42 hours per week. Working from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Cygnet Sedgley House is a 20-bed service providing a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including occupational therapy, psychology and psychiatry, with support from registered nurses and support workers.
We can provide support for those in the early stages of their rehabilitation journey, including one-to-one support where needed. We offer activities and therapies on-site, as well as accessing community resources.
Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Sedgley House:
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 as 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/o r a passion for working in healthcare
Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
A creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary: £13.70 Per Hour
Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
Expert clinical supervision & peer support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.This vacancy may close before this date if a large number of applications are received.
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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
Smethwick
WV14 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)