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

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital, working across any 7 days. Working hours are flexible but may be up to an 8 hour period between 9am-10pm (to be discussed in interview). Working hours may need to change to meet service needs, such as during school holidays when there is no education service in the hospital. 

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our state-of-the-art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) hospital in Coventry.

The service supports young people aged between 12 and 18 with mental health needs in low secure, psychiatric intensive care and acute environments. The aim of the service is to help young people stabilise and return home as soon as possible.

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…

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “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 
• 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.