Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Chesterfield is seeking a passionate Care & Support Worker. You will work 42 hours per week providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex needs. The role offers flexible working, excellent professional development, and a chance to truly impact lives positively.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching & appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Genuine communicator.
• Sensitive, with energy for a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Organizational skills

Job description

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

You'll be working 42hours a week (Days,Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

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 whilereaping 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

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