Job summary
We are looking for a Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Wallace Hospital. This role will be working an average of 20 hours per week, contracted to 80 hours per month. The role will work on a flexible shift pattern across seven days of the week, based on the needs of the service. The typical working pattern will consist of: 2 x 8-hour shifts one week 3 x 8-hour shifts the following week
Main duties of the job
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About us
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: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £24,498 to £24,498 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: VPA086E783
- Job locations: Dundee, DD3 9AG, 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 Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Wallace Hospital.
This role will be working an average of 20 hours per week, contracted to 80 hours per month.
The role will work on a flexible shift pattern across seven days of the week, based on the needs of the service. The typical working pattern will consist of:
- 2 x 8-hour shifts one week
- 3 x 8-hour shifts the following week
This provides flexibility to ensure therapeutic activities and meaningful engagement are available to patients throughout the week, including weekends.
Site information
Cygnet Wallace Hospital is an 18-bed specialist service in Dundee, providing care and support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
We are proud to have recently received an exceptional inspection outcome from Healthcare Improvement Scotland, with no requirements or recommendations identified. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive and therapeutic environment, helping the people in our care to develop independence, confidence and meaningful life skills.
The Therapy Coordinator will be an important part of our multidisciplinary team, supporting a varied programme of therapeutic, social and community-based activities and helping ensure that meaningful activity is embedded throughout the week.Your 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£13.61 per/hour 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 TherapistRequirementsContracted hours: 20hrsUK Driving licence (essential)Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo a PVG check.
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This advert is for Activity Coordinator with Cygnet Health Care in Dundee, Scotland. It is listed as a Activities coordinator role. The advertised salary is £24,498 to £24,498 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Oct 2026.
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