Mental Health Support Worker – Acute Female Ward

Cygnet Group; Godden Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle bus from Sevenoaks

Paid DBS

Company pension

Health perks

Meal benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green in Kent is recruiting Support Workers to join the female acute service on Oakwood wards. You will support nursing staff with admissions, assessments, care plans and discharges, ensuring dignity and safety and providing compassionate, person-centred care.

You’ll work 38.5 hours weekly on a rotating pattern, with day and night shifts. Full training and an enhanced DBS are provided, plus a shuttle service from Sevenoaks and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Resilience and empathy
• Team player with flexible attitude
• Ability to cope with physical demands of the role
• Willingness to work shifts and ward changes

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team with admissions, assessments, implementation and discharge of inpatients
• Provide care in a dignified and safe manner
• Undertake observations and support physical and emotional wellbeing
• Assist with individual or group activities and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Follow safeguarding guidelines and participate in de-escalation training

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green in Kent is recruiting Support Workers to join the female acute service on Oakwood wards. You will support nursing staff with admissions, assessments, care plans and discharges, ensuring dignity and safety and providing compassionate, person-centred care.

You’ll work 38.5 hours weekly on a rotating pattern, with day and night shifts. Full training and an enhanced DBS are provided, plus a shuttle service from Sevenoaks and a company pension.