Activity Co-Ordinator

Other

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

£13 Per hour

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 42.0

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Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group is looking for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

The successful candidate will work 42 hours per week, including on alternative weekends.

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

We're focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton:

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, facili tating events and activities in a safe manner

We're looking for someone who has…

• Experience and/or 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? We'll offer you…

• Salary: £13.15 Per Hour

• Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 Months

• 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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