Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national mental health services provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Support Worker to provide outstanding care and support to individuals at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The role involves assisting management and team members, ensuring safe allocation of duties, and delivering tailored support to service users. This position offers a competitive salary of £13.91 per hour, flexible working opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including discounts and career development programs. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Apprenticeship scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Able to provide a trusting and stimulating environment.
• Passionate about care and supporting service users.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in day-to-day running.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide enhanced care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Support service user 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 overtime
• Regular 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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