Health Care Support Worker

Cygnet; Meadowfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working

Regular coaching and appraisal

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide outstanding care at Cygnet Appletree in Meadowfield, UK. In this role, you will work 42 hours a week in a supportive team environment, focusing on the rehabilitation of women with complex mental health needs.

The role involves direct support and guidance to service users, ensuring their safety and well-being. Competitive pay rates start at £13.15 per hour, with the potential for further earnings and benefits.

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive to provide a stimulating environment.
• Passionate about supporting service user independence.
• Must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team in daily operations.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Intuitive and sensitive

Ability to provide emotional support

Commitment to service user independence

Job description

Overview

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 confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (12 hour shifts, both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Appletree.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.

Our person‑centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users’ lives.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Starting pay rate £13.15 per hour, post probation £13.45 per hour, and then £13.70 per hour post 18 months.
• The opportunity to earn between £29,000 and £32,000 per annum as one of our full‑time support workers at Cygnet Appletree.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.