Activity Coordinator
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.15 to £13.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2026 |
| Location: | Heanor, DE75 7JH |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR2426 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Group are is looking for a confident Activity Co-ordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygent Elowen Hospital.
This role will be working 42 hours a week across two wards as part of a rota pattern, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.
Nova Ward is our 12-bedded service providing a highly specialised eating disorder service, supporting individuals with a low BMI. We focus on supporting individuals to restore their weight to a healthy BMI, whilst providing them with the psychological support and skills to continue their recovery journey at home.
Alina Ward is our 12-bedded complex personality disorder service for those with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
Your Day-to-Day…
We 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 manner
We’re 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 an interdisciplinary team
An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
Salary - £13.15 per hour
Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 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 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
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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