Activity Co-ordinator

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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet AppletreeThis role will be working a 42 hour per week contract (shift pattern over the 7 day week, 8am to 8pm following a shift pattern of 4 days one week and 3 days the next week).Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, a specialist PICU service.Your Day-to-DayWe 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 mannerWere 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? Well offer youStarting pay £13.15 per/hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation. Company pension scheme A compr ehensive 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 TherapistRequirementsContracted hours: 42 hours a weekUK Driving licence : desirablePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Cygnet 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.

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