Support Worker

Cygnet; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Coventry is seeking a confident Support Worker to deliver outstanding care to individuals. The role involves working 42 hours per week, both days and nights, and making a positive impact on the lives of the people in care. Successful candidates will be excellent communicators, team players, and passionate about empowering service users. This position offers opportunities for further learning and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a difference in people's lives.
• Sensitivity and intuition for supportive care.
• Passion for empowering service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a learning approach.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to provide emotional support

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (days and nights), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital. Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Our model of care promotes a collaborative approach whereby family, service users, commissioners and carers are all involved in the rehabilitation and recovery of the individual.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.