Support Worker – Acorn Ward

Cygnet; Woking; On-site; GBP 39,950,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle bus from Woking station

Full training and induction

2 days extra annual leave for birthday

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Smart Health Toolkit

Free private health care

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking is recruiting female Support Workers for Acorn Ward, our female PICU service, to support the nursing team with admissions, assessments, implementations and discharges of inpatients, emphasising dignity and safety at all times.

You will work on average 38.5 hours per week, on 12-hour shifts including days, nights and weekends, with full training and induction. A shuttle bus runs from Woking station to support commuting. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care environment preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts including days/nights/weekends.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the treatment and therapy implementation per service users’ care plans.
• Assist qualified nurses and maintain patient safety.
• Undertake safe observations and support 1:1 or group activities.
• Meet physical and emotional needs of service users with empathy.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive ward environment.
• Follow safeguarding guidelines and complete de-escalation training as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Resilience

Empathy

Flexibility

Physical demands

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.

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 recruiting female Support Workers for Acorn Ward, our female PICU 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.

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

Please 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 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

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 people’s 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 We’ll 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 Discount 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.