Activity Co-Ordinator

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury.The successful candidate will be working 40 hours per week. Working 4, 10-hour shifts, including weekends.Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute Hospital for women, in the West Midlands.The service has two wards, a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury 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.Were 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.Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.Main duties of the jobAt Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.About usCygnet 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 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.Job responsibilitiesHelping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital OldburyWe 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, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner.Were looking for someone who hasExperience and/or a passion for working in healthcareSome knowledge of Occupational TherapyA creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary teamAn awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? Well offer youStrong career progression opportunities into management rolesMonthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunitiesExpert clinical supervision & peer supportCycle 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.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyPerson SpecificationGeneral RequirementsPlease refer to job description abovePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr