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Make a real difference in mental health and neurorehabilitation
Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.
We are looking for a confident and compassionate Activity Coordinator with a passion for making a difference to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.
You’ll be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, making a positive difference to the lives of the men in our care. This role involves working some evenings and weekend work.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, occupational therapy support, therapeutic activities and social inclusion. You will help plan and deliver meaningful activities that support independence, wellbeing, recovery and daily living skills for the men in our care.
Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men, located in Widnes in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.
The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by acquired brain injury.
The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nurses and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.
Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.
Your Day-to-Day as an Activity Co-ordinator
As an Activity Co-ordinator at Cygnet Paddocks, you will support and enhance the care of individuals at the service by working closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.
You will help plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful, safe and person-centred.
We’re Looking for Someone Who Has
We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity, structure and compassion to the role.
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Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, learning disability services or social care
This role may suit someone with experience as an Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Coordinator, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Activities Worker or Social Care Worker.
At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co-ordinator will help create meaningful daily experiences for the people in our care. You will play an important role in supporting wellbeing, independence, confidence and quality of life.
If you are a creative and caring Activity Co-ordinator looking for a rewarding role in healthcare and occupational therapy-led activities, we would love to hear from you.
Join Cygnet Paddocks and help make a positive difference through meaningful activities, social inclusion and person-centred care.
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