Cygnet Healthcare
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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Pindar House.
You’ll be working40 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Pindar House.
Cygnet Pindar House is our 22 bed Neuropsychiatric care and treatment service for men affected by acquired brain injuries. It is a safe and secure place to aid recovery as well as offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a caring and longer term placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.
The service is a modern purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge. Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the men in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.
Our in-house Neuropsychiatry interdisciplinary team are able to support those with complex physical health needs and we have bedrooms located on the ground floor for men with mobility impairments.
Our person-centred approach puts the individual at the centre of their care and discharge planning. The service offers a wide range of activities and facilities to promote independent function. Positive behaviour go als are focused on discharge planning to support service users to return to community living – either with support or independently.
CQC rating GOOD.
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… • £13.15 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 UK Driving licence Desirable
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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