Flexible Ad Hoc Mental Health Support Worker - Acute/PICU

Cygnet Group; Park Central; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

NHS Discount

Employee discount savings

Job summary

Cygnet Group is actively recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work ad hoc shifts across Cygnet Hospital Oldbury and Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. Flexible days, nights, weekends or occasional shifts let you choose hours that fit your lifestyle.

Join our supportive teams to help individuals in our care while enjoying flexibility that suits your life. We offer a range of shifts at two state-of-the-art units with MDT support and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Mental Health experience in ACUTE or PICU setting.
• Or a minimum of 2 years' experience in Mental Health in any setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mental Health Support for Adults within either a PICU or ACUTE hospital setting.
• Cooperate with other members of the nursing team to ensure the ward meets therapeutic needs of the patient.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to patients.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Maintain patient's rights and dignity at all times.
• Report medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard all patients and visitors to the service.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
• Use innovative methods to improve patient care.
• Support and care for a variety of Service Users with acute mental health needs.
• Pass on to qualified staff any information or concerns brought to your attention.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Flexibility

Job description

Cygnet Group is actively recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work ad hoc shifts across Cygnet Hospital Oldbury and Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. Flexible days, nights, weekends or occasional shifts let you choose hours that fit your lifestyle.

Join our supportive teams to help individuals in our care while enjoying flexibility that suits your life. We offer a range of shifts at two state-of-the-art units with MDT support and opportunities for career