Part-time Activity Coordinator post at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood, a service for young people with mental health needs spanning a psychiatric intensive care unit, a general acute ward and a low secure ward. The role supports the occupational therapist by encouraging patients to take part in activities, keep up existing hobbies, and run therapy programmes and events. The work is 18 hours a week over three evening shifts from 4pm to 10:30pm, including alternate weekends. An enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Encouraging patients to take part in a range of activities and to keep up existing hobbies
- Planning and implementing therapy programmes and obtaining the materials they need
- Contributing ideas and facilitating events and activities safely
- Supporting the occupational therapist in enhancing patient care
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of, or a passion for, working in healthcare and mental health
Skills & knowledge
- Some knowledge of occupational therapy
- Creative flair
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Academic strength
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- UK driving licence
Nice to have
- Awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion
What’s offered
- Company pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme and discount centre, including NHS card discounts
- Free meals
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Opportunities to become involved in research
- Clinical supervision from a qualified occupational therapist
- Support to grow careers and gain new skills
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
