Support Worker

Cygnet; Clifton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Clifton is seeking a Support Worker to make a positive impact on service users' lives. The role involves supporting day-to-day operations, providing emotional support, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, empathy, and teamwork abilities. Cygnet offers flexible working, training opportunities, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the ability to create a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in running the service.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to service users.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and sensitivity

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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

You’ll be working 43.75 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Clifton.

Cygnet Hospital Clifton is a 25 bed specialist low secure service for men with a personality disorder, who may also present with complex mental health needs.

The treatment model we provide at Cygnet Hospital Clifton is delivered in the context of a psychologically-informed team approach, with the individual at its centre. We offer tailored multidisciplinary team (MDT) input including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy and social work to meet each individual's needs. Our medical interventions are informed by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

The hospital is set out across two wards; Ancaria Ward is the admissions/ initial treatment ward, which offers a defined pathway through to Acorn Ward, which has a focus on rehabilitation, in preparation for moving on into the community or supported living.

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…

• 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.