Southside Building, 31 Hurst Street,
Birmingham, B5 4BD
Activities Coordinator
Ref: CYG35795
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We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, primarily on our Acute Ward.
Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery-focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.
Your day-to-day…
- Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
- Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support
- Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
- Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues
- Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £13.15 rising to £13.60 Per Hour
- Strong career progression opportunities and Aprentership Schemes
- Opportunities for learning & development
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Free Site Parking
- “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings
You are...
- An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
- Highly organised, with a positive attitude and can ensure all deadlines and timeframes are met
- A confident public speaker & facilitator
- Have good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
- Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
- The ability to build good therapeutic relationships with service users.
- Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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