Activity Coordinator | Weston-Super-Mare, Avon | From £ 1000 to 500000 | Full time

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. We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke. Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides emergency admissions services for men and women, and a pathway for women to rehabilitation including a specialist service for personality disorder. This role will be working shifts which include evenings and weekends. Contracted hours: 37.5 UK Driving licence (essential/desirable) 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… • Salary: £25,431 per annum • 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 Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply