Mental Health Support Worker

CYGNET; Bardsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Salary £13.15 per hour

Coaching & appraisal

Supervision & peer support

Employee discounts + Cycle to Work

Job summary

CYGNET Kenney House in Oldham is seeking a confident Mental Health Support Worker to deliver outstanding care to women with mental health needs. You’ll work 42 hours per week across days, nights and weekends, providing physical and emotional support and contributing to a safe care environment.

Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months’ mental health experience. The role offers progression and extensive benefits within a national network of specialist services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' mental health experience.

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

Mental health experience

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 confident Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House.Requirements of 6 months minimum Mental Health experience for this roleCygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs.We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.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 while reaping 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 careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Flexible working with the opportunity for overtimeSalary: £13.15 per hour.Regular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful 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.Click the button to apply