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Activity co-ordinator

Northumberland, NE46 4JR
£12.60 per/hour
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About the role

Overview

Northumberland, NE46 4JR
Full Time
£12.60 per/hour
30 April 2025

We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week ( Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm) at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

This  is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

As part of our continued efforts to improve service users care and treatment pathway’s the hospital will benefit from a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which include consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses across RMN and RGN disciplines, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and support workers.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. 

Your day-to-day…

Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care  
Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support 
Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues 
Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
Opportunities for learning & development
Pension scheme
“Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are… 

An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like 
Highly organised, with a positive attitude 
A confident public speaker & facilitator 
Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours 
Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Benefits & Rewards

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

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On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

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Cycle To Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Cygnet Hospital Hexham

Northumberland
North East
NE46 4JR
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The work in service can sometimes go on forever at night, but not while Mr. Idris is working. He usually approaches each task with concentration and a sense of humour, and he never gives up until he ensures that it is finished. Mr. Idris frequently eases his coworkers with funny jokes and enjoys bringing them along. Weldone Mr Idris.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Ezi was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Mercy was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Steve was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Bev was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Langdale House have recently started transition work with an individual who will be moving into our home. Tori was happy to support Langdale by being involved in the transition and feeding back relevant information which has supported managers to build up a comprehensive care plan prior to admission to Langdale.

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Robert

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Robert supported an individual to hospital following a significant head injury, he remained calm and ensured the individual received medical attention

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during an incident whereby a service user fell down the stairs and sustained a head injury Arron managed the situation extremely well, remaining calm, leading the scene & obtaining medical assistance. this event was traumatic for the individual and the staff. Arron ensured that everyone remained calm and the individual was supported to the hospital

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Beulla was the first nurse on scene to a recent incident on site, and after a hard week of personal concerns, this was something which must have be both hard for her and for her team. Beulla was a leader in the situation, and sought support from others and completed debriefs and gave support to those who needed this most. Well done Beulla.

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Feven is almost always at work, whether she is on site or not. She often completes her shift at Raglan House, then goes home to start another shift doing audits, care plans etc. She is always available if staff needs her. Staff calls and she picks her phone up regardless of the time. The best bit is, she does it with a smile.

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