Support Worker

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Support Worker at Cygnet Hospital Elowen, where you'll deliver outstanding care and support to individuals with specific needs. This role offers 42 hours of work per week, and includes numerous perks, such as professional development and employee discounts. Your contributions will make a significant difference to the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Sensitive and intuitive.
• Passionate about supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team Player

Flexibility

Job description

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

There will be two wards at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. Nova Ward is a highly specialised eating disorder service which will support those with low body mass index (BMI). We will focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

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

*Due to occupational needs, and demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

You'll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.

Cygnet Elowen Hospital, our new hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care.

There will be two wards at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. Nova Ward is a highly specialised eating disorder service which will support those with low body mass index (BMI). We will focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

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.

• 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
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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.

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.