Support Worker (Acute Ward)

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Support Worker in North East England to deliver outstanding care at their Victoria House. This role involves providing emotional support and assistance with daily living skills to service users. Candidates should be empathetic, communicative, and driven to make a difference. The position offers flexible working hours and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Ability to provide emotional support

Flexibility in care approach

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 Victoria House.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care and to help support in our male acute service, Victoria Ward.

Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Victoria House.

Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Our approach is recovery focused and supported by comprehensive multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to shorter lengths of stay.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll 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.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
• 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 and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Benefits

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

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.