Mental Health Support Worker

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves supporting nursing staff and working closely with patients to ensure their physical and emotional needs are met. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in inpatient settings and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a range of benefits, including a company pension scheme and employee discounts. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit

Free private Health Plan

Subsidised meals on duty

Extra annual leave for birthday and anniversary

Qualifications

• Experience in a challenging and/or acute mental health setting.
• Ability to provide a caring and empathic lifestyle for patients.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of treatments and therapy as per care plans.
• Undertake safe observations of patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Inpatient mental health experience

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Ability to cope with physical demands

Education

NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting

Job description

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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 Workers for Cygnet Hospital Beckton which offers a range of secure mental health services for women across four specialist wards.

As an active member of our dynamic team, you’ll 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 in a challenging and/or an acute setting.

You will be expected to work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis and must be 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 it’s 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 Sponsorship for this role

In This Role You’ll

• 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 in a challenging and/or an 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 people’s 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, you’ll 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 visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/
  
  

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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