Activity Coordinator

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

This role will be working 37.5 Hours a week (10am-10pm on a rota of Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday (Week 1) and then Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Week 2) at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield (Pegasus Ward).

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents over three distinct wards.

Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team who are focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy and meaningful activity and offering a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care.

In the separate and distinct CAMHS services at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield, young people may be admitted to either our general or one of our intensive support CAMHS wards depending on their individual needs. All young people are supported by a full multi-disciplinary team alongside the therapy and education departments.

Pegasus Ward is a 13 bed acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female, and is focused on helping them return home.

The service is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements, and admissions can be either formal or informal.

There is a diverse educational programme in place, so that young people can continue their education at the same time as receiving treatment.

Education is provided by our Phoenix School which has an ‘Outstanding’ rating with Ofsted in all areas.

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…

• Salary: £26,787
• 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

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

What next?

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