Activity co-ordinator inYorkshire and Humber inYorkshire and Humber PUBLISHED
WED 23 OCT 2024
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Cygnet Health Care is seeking a dedicated Activity Coordinator to work 40 hours per week at Cygnet The Fields, a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, focused on supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves developing, planning, and implementing engaging activities, outings, and events to enhance the lives of residents while providing necessary physical and emotional support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and oversee activities and events for residents.
- Ensure adequate staff, resources, and materials for activities.
- Provide guidance and supervision to colleagues.
- Create promotional materials for events.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude.
- Experience in event planning and working with challenging behaviors.
- Knowledge of activities suited for mental health service users.
Perks of the Role:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Monthly supervision and peer support.
- Additional benefits include a pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, and employee discounts.
Candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check. Early application is encouraged as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.
We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet The Fields.
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day
About us
We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You'll be working40 hours a weekat Cygnet The Fields.
The Fields is a specialist residential service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge as well as associated complex needs.
We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.
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? Well 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.
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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