Bank Support Worker

NHS Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Bank Support Worker to provide high-quality care on bank shifts at Cygnet Newton House in Blackpool. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support men in both inpatient and community rehabilitation settings, promoting recovery and discharge planning.

The role emphasizes flexible working, ongoing coaching, supervision, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
• Ability to provide physical & emotional support with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all residents.
• Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individual needs and offer help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy & care

Education

DBS check or willingness to undergo enhanced DBS

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its 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 outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care. Youll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Cygnet Newton House. Cygnet Newton House offers both a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service and community rehabilitation (level 1) service for men. The service is dedicated to providing a high quality environment for promoting long-term recovery. From admission, the team work with the men we support to maximise positive outcomes and recovery, while focusing on discharge plans to support them to move on to the least restrictive environment for them. Our dedicated clinical team provide a multi-disciplinary input including occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry and vocational training. Located 1 mile from Blackpool centre, Cygnet Newton House benefits from being close to plenty of amenities. There are good public transport links in the area with regular buses to the beach and other popular locations the bus stop is just outside the service. 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 require d Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? Well offer you Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings Pay rate £13.00 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave accrual 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 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust