Compassionate Support Worker – Mental Health & LD Care

Cygnet; Dover; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Coaching & appraisal

Employee discount

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Colchester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist in inpatient care, with a focus on dignity and safety. You will support nursing staff through admissions, assessments and discharges, working 43.75 hours weekly across day and night shifts. DBS check is required.

The role offers progression via an apprenticeship scheme and flexible overtime opportunities. Salary is £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months, with regular coaching and peer support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork are expected.
• Empathy and ability to support service users in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to nursing staff during admission, assessment, and discharge of inpatients.
• Deliver physical and emotional support respecting safeguarding guidelines.
• Maintain dignity and safety for service users and keep a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathetic

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Colchester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist in inpatient care, with a focus on dignity and safety. You will support nursing staff through admissions, assessments and discharges, working 43.75 hours weekly across day and night shifts. DBS check is required.

The role offers progression via an apprenticeship scheme and flexible overtime opportunities. Salary is £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months, with regular coaching and peer support.