Support Worker

CYGNET; Heanor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals on Shift (Days Only)

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings & Cycle to 4

Job summary

Cygnet Elowen Hospital in Derbyshire is hiring Support Workers to join our 24-bed unit dedicated to adults with eating disorders and complex needs. No previous healthcare experience is required as we provide training and support to help you succeed.

You’ll work 42 hours a week with day shifts from 8:00 to 20:00 and night shifts from 19:30 to 08:30. The role focuses on physical and emotional support, safeguarding, and creating a safe, respectful environment for residents.

Qualifications

• No previous healthcare experience required.
• Training and support provided to succeed.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Empathy

Willingness to learn

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.Cygnet Group is looking for caring, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Support Workers at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.No previous healthcare experience is required. If you have a genuine desire to help others, we can provide the training and support you need to succeed.Cygnet Elowen Hospital is our new 24-bed hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, which exemplifies our commitment to excellence in health care. This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating across two specialist wards.As a Support Worker, you'll build meaningful relationships, learn valuable healthcare skills, and play an important role in improving the lives of those in our care. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in healthcare, mental health, nursing, psychology, social care, or related fields.You'll be working 42 hours a week (Day shift: 8 am - 8 pm and Night shift: 19:30 - 8:30 am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.Your day-to-day...Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? Well offer you...Pay rate - £13.15 per hour (Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months)Flexible working with the opportunity for overtimeFree Meals on Shift *Days Only*Regular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeYou areGenuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independencePlease note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possibleWhat next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyWork Location: In person