Support Worker

NHS; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Support Worker to join their team at Cygnet Heathers. You will work 42 hours a week, engaging in meaningful interactions that transform the lives of individuals with mental health challenges. Competitive benefits and excellent career opportunities are offered, making this role rewarding both professionally and personally.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to individuals.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Support Skills

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, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Heathers.

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 confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working42 hours a week working days, nights, and some weekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Heathers.

Cygnet Heathers is a 20-bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

• 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? We'll offer you...

• 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. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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.