Bank Support Worker

CYGNET; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Coaching & appraisal

Job summary

Cygnet Newton House in Lancashire (near Blackpool) is seeking a Bank Support Worker to provide enhanced care to men in multi-disciplinary inpatient and community rehabilitation settings. The role involves physical and emotional support, safeguarding, and assisting with medical and welfare needs, with DBS checks required and regular coaching and supervision offered.

The position offers flexible bank shifts, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team in a high-quality environment focused on

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration with the care team.
• Ability to understand and respond to individuals' needs with sensitivity.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

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 outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.You’ll 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 careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Flexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savingsPay rate £13.00 per hour plus 12.1% annual leave accrualYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful 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.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply