Bank Support Worker

Cygnet Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS and blue light discount

Free eye tests

Free meals on site

Cycle to Work scheme

Free GP helpline

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Derby is seeking confident Bank Support Workers to deliver outstanding care across day and night shifts at our Derby site. You’ll support people in our care, providing physical and emotional assistance, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Shifts run days 7.30am–8pm and nights 7.30pm–8am; benefits include NHS and blue light discounts, on-site meals, free eye tests, Cycle to Work, and a 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57 per hour) on top of £13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to provide a trusting, stimulating environment
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence

Responsibilities

• 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

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 confident Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll have the opportunity to work bank shifts (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby. Working shift hours are day shift 7.30am – 8pm and night shift 7.30pm – 8am.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

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.

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

• £13 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave allowance (£14.57 per hour)
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

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.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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