Support Worker

CYGNET; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,990,000 - 40,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

CYGNET is seeking a confident Support Worker at Cygnet Hospital Harrow to provide compassionate care across 38.5 hours per week, including days and night shifts.

You will offer enhanced care, support service users and residents, learn individuals’ needs, and assist with medical and welfare needs while safeguarding and maintaining a safe, clean environment. A positive, communicative team player mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• An excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
• Helping to empower & support service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Motivated to help others

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 a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.Day shifts – 7:15am – 7:45pmNight shifts – 7:30pm – 07:30amCygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorderApply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.**Please note we are looking for people to start as soon as possible**Your Day-to-Day…• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required• Safeguard• Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are…• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives• An excellent communicator and a good team player• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment• Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…Salary - £14.50 per hour (increasing to £14.80 per hour after 3 months)• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime• Regular coaching & appraisal• Expert supervision & peer support• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme• Recruitment referrals• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply