Support Worker

NHS; Meadowfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join their team. You will work 42 hours a week in a rewarding role, providing care to enhance the wellbeing of individuals. The position entails supporting both management and team members, offering emotional support, and ensuring a safe environment for those in care. You will benefit from opportunities for further learning and employee discounts, making a real difference in people's lives every day.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Opportunities for further learning

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy to create a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the service.
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance through physical and emotional support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week (12 hour shifts, a mix of both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Appletree.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Youll be working 42hours a week (12 hour shifts, both day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Appletree.

Cygnet Appletree, near Durham, is a mental health hospital for women that includes Pippin Ward, a specialist PICU service and Bramley Ward, an intensive support service for women with a personality disorder and complex mental health needs.

Our person-centred service has been designed with wellness in mind, providing a safe and comfortable environment that promotes efficient rehabilitation and recovery. We are dedicated to understand, stabilise and break the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users lives.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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.

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.