Mental Health Support Worker — Acute Ward (Flexible)

Cygnet Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Professional development

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Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is seeking a confident Support Worker to deliver outstanding care in an acute male ward.

You will work 38.5 hours per week on 11-hour shifts, providing practical and emotional support to service users aged 18+ and helping create a safe, therapeutic environment.

Starting pay is £13.15 per hour, rising after probation and with progression, plus apprenticeships, flexible overtime, coaching, supervision and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required.

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathetic

Patient-centered care

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Harrogate is seeking a confident Support Worker to deliver outstanding care in an acute male ward.

You will work 38.5 hours per week on 11-hour shifts, providing practical and emotional support to service users aged 18+ and helping create a safe, therapeutic environment.

Starting pay is £13.15 per hour, rising after probation and with progression, plus apprenticeships, flexible overtime, coaching, supervision and employee benefits.