Therapy/Activity Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,208.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26208.00 - £26208.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hexham , NE46 4JR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0095 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a Therapy/Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Hexham. This role, you will be working 40hours a week( Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm). Cygnet Hospital Hexham is our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment. Cygnet Hospital Hexham CQC overall rating Good 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-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with; Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies. Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe mannerWere looking for someone who has Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you Starting £12.60 per/hour, £12.85 post 6 months probation and then £13.10 per/hour at 18 months. Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist 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 & activities Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS 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. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply