Senior Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Harrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing centre

Discount scheme

Career development

Overtime opportunities

Coaching & appraisal

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care Limited in Harrow is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join our 38.5-hour-week patient‑facing team, covering day and night shifts. You’ll provide enhanced care, safeguarding and support to people with mental health needs in a recovery‑focused service.

The role requires strong communication, empathy and leadership potential. DBS check is mandatory, and we offer learning opportunities, coaching and a supportive work environment at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Safety and safeguarding awareness.
• Willingness to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 & report as required.
• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Empathy

Safeguarding

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 at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Day shifts – 7:15am – 7:45pm Night shifts – 7:30pm – 07:30am Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 & report as required
• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service
• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are

• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives
• Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation
• An excellent communicator & good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Able to empower & support service user independence
• Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills

Why Cygnet?

We’ll offer you…

• Salary - £15.58 per hour
• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.