Activity Coordinator
- Cygnet Bury Forestwood, Bury, BL8 2BS
- £12,341.50 per year
- Care and Support
- Part time
- Closes 20 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Bury Forestwood, Bury, BL8 2BS
- £12,341.50 per year
- Closes 20 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Support Worker
- Care and Support
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.
We are looking for a Part Time Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.
You’ll be working 18 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.
We’re 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? We’ll 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?
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.