Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Rhymney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Rhymney is seeking a confident Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. You'll work 42 hours a week across a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference in the lives of the individuals in our care. This role offers excellent career prospects in a supportive and vibrant environment.

Benefits

NHS Staff Discounts

Enhanced Maternity

Free Health Cash Plan

Employee Referral Scheme

24 Hours Free GP Helpline

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free Eye Tests

Car Lease Discounts

Paid Life Assurance Company scheme

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Empathy and sensitivity

Job description

We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet St Teilo.

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

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 an outstanding Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Located in the village of Rhymney, amid the beautiful Welsh countryside, Cygnet St Teilo House is a 23‑bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women in a safe and comfortable environment. Cygnet St Teilo House has been designed to provide an environment that promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity.

By combining a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, we deliver high‑quality care using our unique 4‑stage model of care for our mental health high dependency inpatient rehabilitation services.

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 understanding, stabilising and breaking the traumatic cycles of relapse that can impact service users’ lives. With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making difference to people’s lives.

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? Well offer you

• NHS Staff Discounts
• Enhanced Maternity
• Free Health Cash Plan
• Employee Referral Scheme
• 24 Hours Free GP Helpline
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Free Mortgage Broker & Insurance Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP
• Free Eye Tests
• Car Lease Discounts
• Paid Life Assurance Company scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

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.

Cygnethas 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.

What next?

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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.