Activity Co-ordinator

We are looking for an outstandingActivity Coordinatorwith a passion for delivering excellent care.Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. Youll be workingfull time, 40 hoursa weekto be worked across7 days, atCygnet Fountains. This includes days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Cygnet Fountainsis a high dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day. Your day-to-day Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Hospital.Maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude toward patients, their families, staff, visitors and key stakeholders.Complete interest checklists with individuals to identify their activity preferences. Support patients to create independent and focused activity plans based on their specific interest and goals. In addition, this will support the patient's strengths and aim to improve motivation and engagement.Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care. Promoting social engagement and meaningful activity.Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate emotional support.Create an atmosphere and working practice, which is in line with the Recovery Model and Cygnet Values.Coproduce and implement activity programmes and be proactive in preparing and maintain appropriate materials and resourced.Accompany patients to off site, community activities as required and be able to drive the Hospital vehicles.Work collaboratively with the other departments in the Hospital to ensure patients are able to access all elements of their treatment. Why Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunitiesMonthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer supportOpportunities for learning & developmentEmployee referral schemePension schemeCycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings You are... An excellent role model who knows what good care looks likeHighly organised, with a positive attitudeA confident public speaker & facilitatorKnowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service usersPositive in your approach to working with challenging behavioursExperienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activitiesAble to empower and motivate individuals who have mental illness and may be experiencing low motivation, to engage in meaningful activities.Experience working within Mental Health or Occupational Therapy is desirable Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Created: 2025-10-24