Support Worker

CYGNET; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,115 - 18,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site benefits

Job summary

CYGNET in Widnes is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our all-male neuropsychiatric hospital. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care across day and night shifts, including weekends, with a structured rota and a focus on rehabilitation.

A DBS check is required and you will be supported by ongoing training and development. We offer an increased hourly rate from £13.15 to £13.45 after 3 months and £13.70 after 18 months, plus employee discounts and on-site benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Experience in a similar setting

Job description

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 outstanding Support Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.You’ll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks.Rota days are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Then the following week, working days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Shift hours are 8am - 8.30pm and 8pm - 8.30am.Cygnet Paddocks is our all male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.Supporting the level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus exclusively on Adult Males. Paddocks has individually designed wards to facilitate a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for those affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.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 reaping the rewards of providing outstanding care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.Your day-to-day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 monthsA rewarding experience with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportPaid breaksEmployee discount savings24 hours free GP helplineDiscounted gym membershipBlue light discountFree eye testsOn site benefits including free mealsPlus much moreYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesExperienced in a similar setting (at least 2 years)An excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful 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.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply