Activity Coordinator

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Cygnet Health Care

Activity Coordinator

The closing date is 10 July 2026

Job Summary

We are looking for a confident activity coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 32 hours a week monday to friday, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Taunton in somerset.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP441BB0D6

Job locations

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 hour

Your Day-to-Day

We 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 Therapist

Requirements

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

Job responsibilities

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 hour

Your Day-to-Day

We 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 Therapist

Requirements

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

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact

Recruiter

Michael Gibson

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01217288111

Details

Date posted

10 June 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP441BB0D6

Job locations

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

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