Apprentice Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Bradford seeks an Apprentice Support Worker to enhance the lives of vulnerable adults. This role offers an opportunity to earn while learning a level 2 care worker qualification and diploma in health and social care. You will provide essential support, guidance, and ensure safety for those in care. Starting salary at £8.60 and potential to progress to £12.85 after completion of the apprenticeship, with access to various benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS blue light card

Rewards gateway

Private health cash plans

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Genuinely driven and a good team player.
• Ability to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care and support with a person-centred approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with and report on any medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity

Intuition

Support user independence

Education

Level 2 care worker qualification

Job description

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 an Apprentice Support Worker with a drive to support and improve the lives of the vulnerable adults in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

You’ll be working and learning, earning a level 2 care worker qualification, a diploma in health and social care and the care certificate, over a period of 15 months. You’ll work 3 12 hour shifts per week, with a learning day every second week, which works out to 42 hours per week across the month.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over‑riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach.

You will also get access to our perks, which go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development – you’ll also enjoy discounts with our free NHS blue light card, rewards gateway offering 10% or more off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, free confidential mental health support and more, to support you and your wellbeing in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

• Offer enhanced care and support with a flexible, person-centred approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with and report on any medical & welfare needs
• Ensuring that the people in our care are kept safe from abuse, neglect and harm
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…

• Opportunities for further qualifications and training
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisals
• Benefits including free NHS blue light card, rewards, money off supermarket shopping, private health cash plans, pension scheme, mental health support and much more
• Earn as you learn, starting at £8.60 for your first year, rising to NMW for your age at month 12, (£10-£12.21), with the opportunity to become a support worker once you have completed your 15‑month fixed term apprenticeship (£12.85 per hour, £28,280 per year)

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the advertised date if the role is filled. Please send your application as soon as possible.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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Salary / Benefits:From: £8.60 To: £12.21 per hour