# Activity Coordinator

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cygnet Health Care.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cygnet Health Care
- **Location:** North West, BL8 2BS, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Activities coordinator
- **Salary:** £12341.50 to £12341.50
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-19T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20T14:23:13.485Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0233-26-2246
- **Application URL:** https://cygnethealth.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Cygnet/job/Cygnet-Bury-Forestwood-BL8-2BS/Activity-Coordinator_JR3968/apply?source=NHS+Jobs+v3&campaign=vacancyposter
- **Employer website:** https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/

## Job Content

### Job summary

We are looking for a confident Part Time Activity Coordinator with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 18 hours a week (3 days Per week 4pm - 10:30pm including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.

### 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

### About us

Cygnet 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: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12,341.50 to £12,341.50 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: VP7985F618
- Job locations: North West, BL8 2BS, 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 a Part Time Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.

You'll be working18 hours per week (3 days per week from 4pm - 10:30pm including alternative weekends) making a real positive difference to the lives of young people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.

Cygnet Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.

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 manner

Were looking for someone who has

- Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare and with Mental Health
- 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

- Salary: £12341.50 Per Annum
- 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 involved in research
- Clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist

Requirements: UK Driving licence (essential/desirable)

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

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