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Activity co-ordinator

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2024
Salary: £12.58 to £12.58 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 October 2024
Location: Dunblane, Scotland, FK15 0DR
Company: Cygnet
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 37866

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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, working 9am to 5pm at Ranaich House. This is Ranaich House is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We provide specialist nursing care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

Ranaich House is located in a beautiful area in Dunblane, with stunning scenery of mountain views. The local area has an abundance of amenities and the residents are supported to access these.

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? We’ll offer you…

  • Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
  • Opportunities for learning & development
  • Employee referral scheme for certain approved roles
  • 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 PVG 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.

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