Female Support Worker | Newham House

Neuro Rehab Times; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible learning opportunities

Discounts for shopping/travel/leisure

Healthcare benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Newham House is a 20-bed neuropsychiatric care facility for women, offering rehabilitation after ABI. A Female Support Worker is sought for 42 hours per week (12-hour day and night shifts). DBS check required; the role is female-only due to occupational needs.

Benefits include discounts and healthcare options, with a focus on empowering service users’ independence. The hospital provides a clinically-led, evidence-based pathway for individuals with ABI and progressive neurological disease,

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented and able to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

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 a confidentFemale Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working42 hours a week(12 hour, day shifts and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Newham House.

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

Cygnet Newham House is our 20-bed neuropsychiatric care and treatment facility providing rehabilitation for women affected by acquired brain injuries (ABI).

The hospital provides a safe and secure place to aid recovery alongside offering those diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease like Huntington’s Disease, a placement to support and help manage the progression of their symptoms.

The hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility, designed specifically to provide a clinically-led evidence-based neuropsychiatric pathway for individuals presenting with behaviours that challenge as a result of their ABI.

Our focus is to create a therapeutic rich environment to engage the women in our care and offer them the opportunity to maximise their independence.

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.

• 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…£13.15 per/hour starting

• 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 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 enhancedDBS check.

Cygnethas 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.