Support Worker

Cygnet; Blythe Bridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Blythe Bridge. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a mental health care setting. You'll provide essential support and guidance to service users, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. With a focus on personal development, the company offers excellent career prospects and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about empowering others and making a real difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Opportunities for further learning

Regular coaching & appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and emotional support to service users.
• Assist with medical needs and maintain a safe environment.
• Report on welfare needs and safeguard individuals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Emotional Support

Medical Assistance

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
ST11

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

You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week, across a mixed shift pattern, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Morgan House.

Morgan House is a 5 bed mixed gender mental health continuing care service located in Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent. The unit will provide care and support for service users stepping down from mental healthcare hospital and provide a care pathway with individualised needs based support plans including support from a Multidisciplinary Professional team similar to other continuing care units operated by Cygnet.

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...

• 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
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• 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
• Recruitment referrals

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. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.