Activity Coordinator - #2117353

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We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield.

This role will be working 37.5 hours a week (Shift pattern: 10am-10pm on a rolling 2 week rota Including alternative weekends)

You will be responsible for developing activity programmes, event planning and facilitating 1.1s and group sessions, both on and off site, alongside the Occupational Therapist.

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…
• £26,787 Per Annum

• 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

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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