Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate Care & Support Worker to join their dedicated team at Cygnet Hospital Bierley. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those in care. Candidates will provide enhanced support to service users and work within a trauma-informed framework while enjoying benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Qualifications

• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting environment.
• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Passionate about empowering service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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

You'll be working 38.5hours a week (Days,Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over-riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach.

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 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

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

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.