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Activity Coordinator

Job details
Posting date: 17 May 2024
Salary: £12.56 to £13.03 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 June 2024
Location: Borrowash, DE72 3JZ
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 36361

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Summary

We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Marion House & Conifers.

Conifers is a specialist residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of profound to moderate learning disability and autism with associated complex needs. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration.

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? We’ll offer you…

  • £12.56 rising to £13.03 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
  • Opportunities for learning & development
  • Employee referral scheme
  • 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.

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