Acute Mental Health Support Worker

CYGNET; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship scheme

Discounts on shopping, travel and leɡs

Job summary

CYGNET Harrogate is seeking a confident Healthcare Support Worker to deliver outstanding care on an acute male mental health ward. You’ll work 38.5 hours a week on 11-hour shifts in a busy hospital, supported by an MDT and a wide range of therapies.

Successful applicants will join a long-established service offering DBS checks, apprenticeship opportunities, flexible overtime, and generous employee benefits including discounts and Cycle to Work.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Empathy and resilience in a mental health setting.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in daily service operations.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for service users.
• Offer physical and emotional support to service users.
• Learn individuals' needs and tailor help accordingly.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Motivation

Job description

CYGNET Harrogate is seeking a confident Healthcare Support Worker to deliver outstanding care on an acute male mental health ward. You’ll work 38.5 hours a week on 11-hour shifts in a busy hospital, supported by an MDT and a wide range of therapies.

Successful applicants will join a long-established service offering DBS checks, apprenticeship opportunities, flexible overtime, and generous employee benefits including discounts and Cycle to Work.