Bank Support Worker

NHS; Redcar, Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Healthcare Support Worker to deliver outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. This role offers flexible working hours and the chance to make a significant difference in the lives of service users. Ideal candidates will be passionate, communicative, and driven to empower individuals towards independence. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality mental health services and enjoy various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.
• Excellent communicator and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Providing enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Offering guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assisting with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a confident Bank Healthcare Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working bank hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Harrogate Hospital.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills, and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then, we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empowers 2,864 individuals across 150 services to make a positive difference in their lives through service-user-focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an outstanding Bank Healthcare Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care. You will have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. This long-established mental health hospital provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards.

Sanctuary Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's emergency acute inpatient service for women. The ward can accept service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act.

Haven Ward is Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's 19-bed acute mental health service for men. The ward can treat service users on an informal basis and also those detained under the Mental Health Act.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and professional development. You'll enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your happiness both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while providing the very best care and making a significant difference to our service users and their families.

Responsibilities include

• Providing enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Offering guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learning about individuals' specific needs and providing help in the most appropriate way
• Assisting with medical and welfare needs
• Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguarding
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We offer you

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

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering and 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 over 30 years. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.