Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking dedicated Care & Support workers for its new mental health rehabilitation facility in Oldham. This full-time position offers a chance to impact patients' lives positively in a supportive environment. Enjoy opportunities for career advancement, flexible hours, and exceptional perks including employee discounts and a robust apprenticeship scheme.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

Opportunities for further learning

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive, capable of providing a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our New Flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitation service:

Cygnet Kenney House is our new purpose-built, flagship acute/PICU & mental health rehabilitation service located in Oldham. Newly opened.

We are actively seeking experienced, confident, and dedicated Care & Support workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our founding team on a full-time basis. In this role, you can play a pivotal part in shaping the culture, practices, and success of this brand-new facility.

Developed in collaboration with the NHS to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There will be three wards at Cygnet Kenney House:

The PICU and acute environments will offer rapid access to care, supporting women to move quickly and safely to the most appropriate and least restrictive setting.

The mental health rehabilitation and recovery ward (level 2) will support individuals moving on from the acute ward, as well as external referrals from other services such as secure, CAMHS, prison services, and more.

At Cygnet, our perks go beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, as well as healthcare and financial benefits to support your well-being both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

1. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
2. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
3. Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.
4. Assist with medical & welfare needs.
5. Report on medical & welfare needs as required.
6. Safeguard.
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
• Regular coaching & appraisal.
• Expert supervision & peer support.
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
• Recruitment referrals.

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, and their families.