Female Support Worker

Cygnet; Baildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their team at a new hospital in Derbyshire. You will provide exceptional care and support to individuals with complex needs, working 42 hours per week with opportunities for flexible hours and overtime. The role requires excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to empower service users. This position offers robust professional development and various employee perks.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to support service user independence.
• Able to work flexible hours, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empowering service users

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.

Cygnet Elowen Hospital is our new 24-bed hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, which exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating across two specialist wards.

You'll be working 42 hours a week (Day shift: 8am - 8pm and Night shift: 19:30 - 8:30am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.

Note: Due to the occupational needs and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

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...

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people\'s 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 you\'ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.