Cygnet Healthcare
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Cygnet Group are is looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygent Elowen Hospital.
This role will be working 42 hours a week across two wards as part of a rota pattern, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.
Nova Ward is our 12-bedded service providing a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.
Alina Ward is our 12-bedded complex personality disorder service for those with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
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;
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Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
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Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
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Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner
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We’re looking for someone who has…
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Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities
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Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
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A creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
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An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary – £13.15 per hour
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Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 months
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Company pension scheme
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A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card
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Free meals
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Internal and external CPD opportunities
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Opportunities to become involved in research
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Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist
You are…
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An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
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Highly organised, with a positive attitude
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A confident public speaker & facilitator
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Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
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Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
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Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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