Mental Health Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in London is seeking full-time Mental Health Support Workers for a secure hospital offering specialist services for women. Candidates should have previous inpatient mental health experience. The role involves supporting nursing staff and participating in patient care planning. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Free private health plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Qualifications

• Ideal for candidates with previous inpatient mental health experience in a challenging/acute setting.
• Requires excellent communication skills and team collaboration.
• Sensitivity to provide a varied lifestyle for patients required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of treatments and therapy as per service users' care plans.
• Provide support to qualified nurses.
• Undertake safe observations of patients.

Skills

Previous inpatient mental health experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to be a good team player

Sensitivity and energy

Strong mental aptitude

Education

NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting

Job description

We are recruiting full time Mental Health Support Workers for Cygnet Hospital Beckton which offers a range of secure mental health services for women across four specialist wards. You will be expected to work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis

Main duties of the job

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.

Job responsibilities

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

We are recruiting full time Mental Health Support WorkersforCygnet Hospital Becktonwhich offers a range of secure mental health services for women across four specialist wards.

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

We are ideally looking for people with previous inpatient mental health experience ideally in a challenging and/or acute setting.

You will be expected to work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis andmustbe able to cover a mixture of day (7.30-20.00) and night (19.30 08.00) shifts. It will also be a requirement for you to be able to complete the mandatory training and induction including necessary restraint training.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be considered

In this role youll:

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.
• Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
• Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
• Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
• Work within Safeguarding guidelines
• Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

We're looking for people who have:

• Previous inpatient mental health experience ideally in a challenging and/or acute setting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
• The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
• NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential

In return, youll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction
• Regular coaching and support
• Employee Discount Scheme
• 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Free private Health Plan
• Subsidised meals on duty
• For further details on all our benefits, please visithttps://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/

Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference checks and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.