Female Support Worker

Cygnet Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the East Midlands is looking for Female Support Workers to deliver outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Derby. You will work a flexible shift pattern providing emotional support and assistance with medical needs, while enjoying numerous perks including discounts on shopping and health services. This role is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals in care.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Discounted gym membership

Free meals on site

Qualifications

• 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 required to provide a trusting, stimulating, and varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help appropriately.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

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 FemaleSupport Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working38.5hours a week,(day shift 7.30am - 8pm and night shift 7.30pm - 8am)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Hospital Derby.

Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week).

*Due to a genuine occupational need, and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You 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 whilereaping 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
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more... https://careers.cygnetgroup.com/benefits/

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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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