Darlington - Activity co-ordinator
We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Victoria House. This is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.
Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by comprehensive multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.
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 careProvide 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 rolesMonthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
Opportunities for learning & development
Pension scheme
“Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings
You are...
An excellent role model who knows what good care looks likeHighly 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 DBS 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.