Support Worker - George Willard Ward

Cygnet Group; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay raise after 3 months

Full training and induction

Shuttle bus service

Regular coaching and support

Employee discount scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Private health care

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Lodge Woking is recruiting a Support Worker to assist in George Willard Ward, a 12-bed acute service for men with complex mental health needs. You will support nursing staff, participate in admissions, assessments and discharges with a focus on dignity and safety.

The role offers full training, a 38.5-hour week on a 12-hour shift rota (days/nights/weekends) and a shuttle bus from Woking station. DBS check required; sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player.
• Resilience, caring and empathic, with energy for patients.
• Desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to cope with physical demands and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support the MDT in implementing treatments and care plans.
• Assist qualified nurses with ward duties and patient care.
• Undertake safe observations, sometimes 1:1 with patients.
• Meet physical and emotional needs with a caring approach.
• Support wellbeing through individual or group activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Work within safeguarding guidelines.
• Receive training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Resilience

Empathy

Caring approach

Flexibility

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 Lodge Woking

is a 31 bed service providing acute and high support inpatient rehabilitation (Level 2) services for men with complex mental health needs.

We are currently recruiting Support Workers for George Willard Ward, our 12 bed male acute 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.

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
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Free Private Health Care
• Free meals on duty

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

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