Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Bury is seeking a Senior Support Worker who is confident, passionate, and dedicated to delivering outstanding care. You will work 37.5 hours a week in a role crucial for supporting both management and team members. Responsibilities include enhancing care quality, assisting with medical needs, and maintaining a safe environment. The role offers competitive pay and attractive perks, including flexible work and opportunities for further development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting environment.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.

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.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Ability to empower and support independence

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood.

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

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

Your day-to-day…

• 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: £13.91 per hour
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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