Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding

Activities Coordinator

with a passion for delivering excellent care.


You'll be working

30

hours a week

(Tues-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm/ Weds - Sat 8:30am- 4:30pm)

at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate

. This is a long- established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours' therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies.


Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.


At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.


You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.


Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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...

Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support Opportunities for learning & development Pension scheme "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 A confident public speaker & facilitator Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced

DBS check.

Cygnet

has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.