Female Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Hexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Female Support Worker to join their team at Cygnet Hospital Hexham. This rewarding role involves delivering exceptional care in a mental health facility, ensuring the well-being and independence of service users. Apply now for a chance to grow professionally while making a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Apprenticeship opportunities

Flexible working with overtime options

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with good energy.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in daily operations.
• Ensure safe allocation of duties.
• Provide emotional and physical support to service users.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for a confidentFemale Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42hours a week (working both day and night shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Hexham.

Due to the genuine occupational need, we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.

Thisis our 27 bed mental health facility for women with complex mental health needs. The hospital is built to meet the latest national specifications for improving mental health within a therapeutic environment.

Situated amongst the soft fields and meadows of the Tyne valley, which is known for its abbey, leafy parks, and mix of independent shops, the hospital will provide an important and much-needed service for service users within the North East of England.

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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.