Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in the West Midlands is looking for a Support Worker to provide caring and supportive services in a state-of-the-art mental health facility. The role involves working 42 hours a week, supporting individuals with mental health needs. Ideal candidates are empathetic, communicative, and motivated to make a positive impact. Strong career progression and professional support are offered.

Benefits

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision and support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount savings

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Sensitive, intuitive, and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care and support for individuals.
• Provide guidance and encouragement.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Physical support

Emotional support

Job description

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Wolverhampton.

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

Cygnet Healthcare is currently recruiting experiencedMental Health Support Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join ourservice atCygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton you will be workingfull-time42 hours per week (07:45 am/pm till 08:00 pm/am) including days/nights and weekends.

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Your day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton:

• 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 all patients and visitors to the service
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Use innovative methods to improve patient care

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings
• Blue Light Discount Scheme

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

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.