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Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a Part Time Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
You’ll be working 18 hours per week (3 days per week from 4pm - 10:30pm including alternative weekends) making a real positive difference to the lives of young people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
Cygnet Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.
Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.
In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.
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 Mental Health
- 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…
- Salary: £12341.50 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
Requirements: UK Driving licence (essential/desirable)
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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