Female Support Worker

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Support Worker for their new facility in Derbyshire. The role involves providing high-quality care to individuals with eating disorders and complex personality disorders. Candidates should be genuinely driven to make a real impact, possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. The position offers flexible working hours and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Strong ability to provide support and guidance.
• Experience in sensitive, high-stakes environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for individuals with eating disorders.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as necessary.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for service users.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Passion for empowering others

Sensitivity and intuition

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding for Cygnet Elowen Hospital which is our new 24 bed hospital for adults located in Derbyshire

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Elowen Hospital is our new 24 bed hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, which exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding 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.

Youll be working42hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Hospital Elowen.

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.

Youll 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.

• 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? Well offer you

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & 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 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.