Activity Co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,009.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27009.00 - £27009.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, BL8 2BS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0471 |
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 highly motivated Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.Youll be working40 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm) making a real positive difference to the lives of people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson. Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir. 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 interdisci plinary team An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you: Salary: £27,009 per annum Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. Blue light card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become involved in research Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational TherapistPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply