Activity Coordinator
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.15 to £13.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.15 - £13.70 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2026 |
| Location: | Heanor, DE75 7JH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-1194 |
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. 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 Were 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? Well 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? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply