Support Worker

Cygnet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discount

Blue light discount

Cycle to Work

GP helpline

Eye tests

Free meals on site

On site benefits

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Derby is seeking confident Support Workers to help people in our care. You’ll work 38.5 hours weekly across day and night shifts, with a two-week rota (33 hours one week, 44 hours the next). The role provides extensive benefits and on-site perks, plus DBS clearance is required.

As a Support Worker you’ll offer emotional and physical support, learn each individual’s needs, and contribute to a safe, compassionate environment for rehabilitation and recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or health settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a care environment.

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

Skills

Care

Communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

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

You’ll be working 38.5 hours a week, (day shift 7.30am – 8pm and night shift 7.30pm – 8am) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Shift patterns are 2 weeks of working day shifts and 2 weeks of working night shifts (rota includes week 1 x 33 hours per week and week 2 x 44 hours per week).

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.

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.

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…

• £13.21 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours free GP helplineDiscounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

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. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.