Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & induction

Shuttle bus

Birthday/anniversary leave

Private health care

Free meals on duty

Company pension

Life assurance

Smart Health toolkit

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking is recruiting a Support Worker for Oaktree Ward, a female low secure service. You will support nursing staff with admissions, assessments and discharges, delivering compassionate care on a rota of days, nights and weekends. Training and induction are provided, with a 38.5-hour week and 12-hour shift patterns.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a shuttle bus, ongoing coaching, extra annual leave on birthdays, and a range of health and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player (essential).
• Resilience, caring and empathic qualities suitable for mental health care.
• The ability to adapt to shift patterns and ward changes.
• Willingness to participate in training and stay compliant with safeguarding.
• Commitment to providing dignified, patient-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team with admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients.
• Provide safe observations and support to patients individually or with staff.
• Help meet physical and emotional needs of service users with empathy.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment and participate in group activities.
• Complete training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Resilience

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are currently recruitingSupport Workersfor Oaktree Ward, our female low secure service.

As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

You will receive full training and Induction into the role and work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 12 hour shifts on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

In this role you'll:

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.
• Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
• Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
• Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
• Work within Safeguarding guidelines
• Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others

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 theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

We are currently recruitingSupport Workersfor Oaktree Ward, our female low secure service.

As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

You will receive full training and Induction into the role and work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 12 hour shifts on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends.

We also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from Woking train station.

Ple ase note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role and you will need to have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa if you are on a dependent or post graduate visa

In this role youll:

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.
• Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
• Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
• Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
• Work within Safeguarding guidelines
• Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others

We're looking for people who have:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
• Resilience, caring and empathic
• The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital

In return well offer you:

• £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
• Full training and Induction
• Shuttlebus service from Woking train station for those commuting using public transport
• Regular coaching and support
• 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
• Employee Discou nt Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Free Private Health Care
• Free meals on duty

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

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.

£14.50 an hourrising to £14.80 after 3 months