Activity Co-ordinator

Overview

We are looking for a Therapy Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Appletree. This role will be working a 42 hour per week contract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week).

Main duties of the job

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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 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Therapy Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Appletree. This role will be working a 42 hour per week contract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week). Cygnet Appletree near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs. 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 an interdisciplinary team. An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable).

Why Cygnet? We offer you starting pay £12.60 per hour. 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
Contracted hours: 40 hours a week
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.