Female Support Worker

CYGNET; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.15/hour

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Overtime

Cycle to Work

Pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

CYGNET is hiring confident Care & Support Workers at Bury Forestwood CAMHS to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across 12-hour shifts, including days, nights and weekends. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, within our CAMHS services, including PICU, general acute and low secure wards.

Successful applicants will complete a 3-week full-time paid induction. You’ll work as part of a team to support service users with physical and emotional needs, maintain a safe environment, and

Qualifications

• Female candidates only due to Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• 3-week full-time paid induction at the start of employment.
• 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends at CAMHS wards.
• Ability to provide physical and emotional support to service users.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care & Support

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 confident Care & Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services.)Note: Due to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 part 1 of Equality Act 2010, we are currently only able to accept applications from Female candidates for this role.Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday)Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.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…Salary: £13.15 per hourOpportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.You 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