Activity Co-ordinator


Company:	Cygnet
Salary:	£13.15 to £13.45 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Widnes, WA8 5UY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 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.

Make a real difference in mental health and neurorehabilitation

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK.

We are looking for a confident and compassionate Activity Coordinator

with a passion for making a difference to join our team at Cygnet Paddocks in Widnes.

You’ll

be working

40 hours

per week, Monday to Friday, making a positive difference to the lives of the men in our care.

This role involves working some evenings and weekend work.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for healthcare, mental health, 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.

About Cygnet Paddocks

Cygnet Paddocks is our specialist neuropsychiatric rehabilitation hospital for men,

located

in Widnes in the

North West

. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by

acquired

brain injury or neurological conditions, where

behaviours

that challenge may be the main barrier to recovery and rehabilitation.

The service supports the Level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the

North West

, with a focus on adult males. Cygnet Paddocks has individually designed wards to support a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for people affected by

acquired

brain injury.

The in-house interdisciplinary team includes neuropsychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy,

nurses

and support workers, all working together to keep the individual at the heart of their care and discharge planning.

Cygnet Paddocks is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the Caring domain rated Outstanding.

Your Day-to-Day as an Activity Co-

ordinator

As an Activity Co-

ordinator

at Cygnet Paddocks, 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, neurorehabilitation, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, 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: 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday working pattern

(includes some evenings and weekend work)

Strong career progression opportunities into management roles

Monthly reflective practice

Support with CPD opportunities

Free meal on shift

Expert clinical supervision and peer support

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 and occupational therapy-led activities, we would love to hear from you.

Join Cygnet Paddocks 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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