activity coordinator


Company:	Cygnet
Salary:	£13.15 - £13.70
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bordsley Green, B9 5LY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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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 Healthcare is looking for a creative,

compassionate

and motivated Activity Co-

ordinator

to join our team at Cygnet Cedars.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, learning disabilities, occupational therapy support,

therapeutic

activities

and social inclusion. You will help plan and deliver meaningful activities that support independence, wellbeing,

recovery

and daily living skills for the men in our care.

The successful candidate will work

42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:

30am

to 4:

30pm

About Cygnet Cedars

Cygnet Cedars is a 23-bed high dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and

behaviours

that may challenge.

The service accepts emergency referrals, with an experienced team who

manage

transitions quickly,

safely

and efficiently to ensure

each individual’s

move into the service is as smooth as possible.

Cygnet Cedars also includes two step-down single occupancy flats, each with its own lounge, kitchen, en-suite

bedroom

and front door. These flats

provide an important opportunity for individuals

to develop daily living skills, independence,

confidence

and community integration as part of their care pathway.

Your Day-to-Day as an Activity Co-

ordinator

As an Activity Co-

ordinator

at Cygnet Cedars, you will support and enhance the care of individuals at the service by working closely with the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

You will help plan, deliver and promote a wide range of therapeutic, recreational, social and wellbeing activities that are meaningful,

safe

and person-

centred

Encouraging individuals to access and take part in a variety of activities,

hobbies

and therapeutic

programmes

Supporting people to

maintain

existing interests,

hobbies

and social connections

Assisting the Occupational Therapist with the planning and implementation of therapy

programmes

Helping to source and prepare

appropriate materials

resources

and equipment for activities

Contributing creative ideas for activities,

events

and group sessions

Facilitating activities safely and in line with individual care plans, risk

assessments

and therapeutic goals

Promoting recovery, independence, social

inclusion

and community engagement

Supporting individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and improve wellbeing

Working collaboratively with the wider clinical,

care

and support team

We’re

Looking for Someone Who Has

We are looking for an enthusiastic and academically strong candidate who can bring creativity,

structure

and compassion to the role.

Experience and/or a genuine passion for working in healthcare, mental health, learning disability services or social care

Some knowledge or understanding of Occupational Therapy

A creative flair and the ability to plan

engaging

, meaningful activities

The confidence to work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Strong communication

and

organisation

skills

A positive,

patient

and flexible approach

An interest in supporting people with complex needs and

behaviours

that may challenge

An awareness of recovery approaches, social

inclusion

and person-

centred

care, which is desirable

This role may suit someone with experience as an Activity Co-

ordinator

, Activities Coordinator, Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Activities

Worker

or Social Care Worker.

Why Join Cygnet?

At Cygnet, your work as an Activity Co-

ordinator

will help create meaningful daily experiences for the people in our care. You will play

an important role

in supporting wellbeing, independence,

confidence

and quality of life.

Salary: £13.15 per hour

Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months

Full-time hours: 42 hours per week

Monday to Friday working pattern

Strong career progression opportunities into management roles

Monthly reflective practice

Support with CPD opportunities

Free meal on shift

Expert clinical supervision and peer support

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Apply Now

If you are a creative and caring Activity Co-

ordinator

looking for a rewarding role in healthcare, learning disability support and occupational therapy-led activities, we would love to hear from you.

Join Cygnet Cedars and help make a positive difference through meaningful activities, social

inclusion

and person-

centred

care.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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