Support Worker

NHS; Derby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will work 38.5 hours a week, providing essential care and support to individuals with mental health needs. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that each person receives tailored assistance to promote their independence and well-being. The organization values professional development and offers a comprehensive induction program, along with numerous perks such as free meals and discounts. If you are driven to make a positive impact and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

Free parking

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Free uniform

Opportunities for further learning

Overtime opportunities

Detailed induction training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Emotional Support

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 38.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Main duties of the job

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for Support Workers to join us on a full-time basis, working 38.5 hours per week including a mixture of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Cygnet Hospital Derby has a "GOOD" CQC rating in all areas, and the Internal Quality Team rated Cygnet Hospital Derby as "GOOD" in all areas in May 2024.

In this role you will work alongside a first-class multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists and Mental Health Nurses.

• 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

We'll offer you...

• Starting salary of £13.21, probation pass at 6 months increase to £12.33 further increase at 18 months to £13.65 p/h
• Detailed induction of 13 days training plus face-to-face classroom based training in 1st year
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Opportunity for overtime
• Be-Spoke Induction with Senior Managers
• Free meals & parking while on duty
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Uniform

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

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You will 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 (including free meals while on duty & free parking!)

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

This service does not offer visa sponsorship.

This vacancy may close early due to a vast amount of applications.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.