Support Worker

Cygnet; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK seeks a confident Support Worker to deliver outstanding care at its Sheffield location. You'll work 37.5 hours weekly, providing guidance and emotional support to individuals. Candidates should communicate well and foster a trusting environment. Benefits include flexible working, coaching, and a range of discounts.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive to provide a trusting environment.
• Passionate about empowering and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Offer physical and emotional support to individuals.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Supportive environment creation

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week (Days, Nights, and Weekends on a rolling rota), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield. Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents across three distinct wards. Within the adult service, women are supported by a full multi‑disciplinary team focused on helping service users regain independence, maintain family links, and prepare for discharge. There is a focus on community access, therapy, and meaningful activity, providing a warm and welcoming environment for the delivery of support and care.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• 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
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Benefits

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and “Cycle to Work” scheme
• 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

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• Excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
• Passionate about empowering and 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 and their families.