Support Worker

Cygnet; Mastin Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized mental health service provider in Mastin Moor is looking for a Care & Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. The role involves providing both physical and emotional support to service users, maintaining a clean environment, and reporting on welfare needs. Candidates must be driven by a desire to make a difference and possess strong communication skills. This role offers various perks beyond conventional benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Shopping, travel and leisure discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Ability and willingness to provide emotional support.
• Experience in a care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to service users.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Report on medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

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

Why Cygnet?

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.

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.

About Cygnet

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.