Bank Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Durham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Bank Support Worker for their mental health inpatient service. You will provide essential care and support to service users, helping them manage their mental health and prepare for independent living. Enjoy flexible shifts, professional development, and a range of employee benefits while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to provide a varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You'll have the opportunity to work flexible bank shifts at Cygnet Victoria House. This is a
26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by comprehensive multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care - and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning 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 medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings

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.

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.