Mental Health Support Worker – Flexible Shifts & Apprenticeship

Cygnet; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime opportunities

Coaching & appraisal

Supervision & peer support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Bury Forestwood is seeking confident Care & Support Workers to join a full-time role at our hospital in Bury Forestwood. You will work 37.5 hours per week with 12-hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends, providing compassionate care and support to service users in a CAMHS setting.

Successful applicants will complete a 3-week full-time induction and benefit from apprenticeship opportunities, coaching, supervision, and staff discounts. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Empathy and a supportive approach to service users are valued.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Patient-focused

Job description

Cygnet Bury Forestwood is seeking confident Care & Support Workers to join a full-time role at our hospital in Bury Forestwood. You will work 37.5 hours per week with 12-hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends, providing compassionate care and support to service users in a CAMHS setting.

Successful applicants will complete a 3-week full-time induction and benefit from apprenticeship opportunities, coaching, supervision, and staff discounts. DBS check is required.