Support Worker

NHS Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meals

NHS and blue light discount

Cycle to Work scheme

24 hours GP helpline

Discounted gym membership

Free eye tests

Job summary

You are a Support Worker at Cygnet Hospital Derby, providing compassionate care across day and night shifts. The role features a two-week rotating rota with day shifts (7:30am–8:00pm) and night shifts (7:30pm–8:00am), supporting males in a low secure and mental health rehabilitation setting.

DBS required; a range of staff discounts and on-site perks accompany the role. Salary starts at £13.21 per hour, increasing to £13.45 after 3 months and £13.70 after 18 months, with coaching, supervision and

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• An excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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.

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its 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.

• 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?

• £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 helpline
• Discounted 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 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.

What next?

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