Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mental health service provider in England is seeking Support Workers to join their team in Crewe. You will work 42 hours per week in a mixed shift pattern, providing care to individuals in a supportive and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for helping others and preferably some experience in mental health care. A range of benefits, including an apprenticeship scheme and health plans, are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity

Free Health Cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Preferably experienced in care/support work within mental health.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Ability to motivate

Job description

We are looking for confidentSupport Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working42 hours per weekacross amixed shift pattern (12 hour shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atNield HouseinCrewe.

Cygnet Nield Houseis split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:

Clarion Ward-14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.

Compton Ward-15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.

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…

• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced maternity
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

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
• Preferably experienced in care/ support work within mental health.

Success candidates will be required to undergo anenhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas 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.

If you are interested in the role please click apply or email [e-mail]

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.60 To: £12.60 per hour