We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, primarily on our Acute Ward.

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery-focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Our acute in-patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Your day-to-day…

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care  
• Provide 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…

• £13.15 rising to £13.60 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities and Aprentership Schemes
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free Site Parking
• “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude and can ensure all deadlines and timeframes are met
• A confident public speaker & facilitator
• Have good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
• The ability to build good therapeutic relationships with service users.
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.