Activity Co-ordinator – Mental Health Hospital

About the role

Helping others improve and turn their lives around is at the heart of Cygnet Hospital Stevenage. As an Activity Co‑ordinator you will plan, co‑produce and run therapeutic and leisure activities for adults with complex mental health needs across secure and acute wards.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑produce and run activities on wards and therapeutic spaces, encouraging participation and skill development.
• Facilitate diversional activities both one‑to‑one and in groups, such as art, music, walking groups and film nights.
• Coordinate theme days and celebrations (e.g., Christmas, Diwali, Halloween, Prom, anniversaries, Easter).
• Record meaningful engagement on MyPath and ensure activity risk assessments are completed with NIC or staff on shift.

Required profile

• Experience in mental health or secure environments.
• Good understanding of risk assessment and management.
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
• Strong relational security awareness and ability to maintain professional boundaries.

What we offer

• £14.50 per hour.
• Managerial and clinical supervision and peer support from ward managers.
• Support and guidance from the occupational therapy department.
• Monthly psychology‑led CPD events.
• Company pension scheme and NHS Blue Light Discount Cards.
• Free parking and meals while on duty.
• Access to the on‑site gym and staff group fitness sessions.
• Flexible working requests for evenings and weekends to accommodate personal commitments.