Activity Coordinator
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.45 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | Somerset, TA3 7BQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0233-26-0973 |
Summary
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Taunton. Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.This role will be working 32 hours a week across a 7 day rota. £13.45 per hourYour Day-to-DayWe are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with; Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies. Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe mannerWere looking for someone who has Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with learning disabilities Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)Why Cygnet? Well offer you Company pension scheme A comprehensive employee assistance programme and discount centre e.g. NHS card Free meals Internal and external CPD opportunities Opportunities to become i nvolved in research Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational TherapistRequirements Contracted hours: 32hrsUK Driving licence (essential)Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply