Support Worker – George Willard Ward

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

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50–£14.80/hr

Full training & induction

Shuttle bus from Woking station

Regular coaching & support

Employee Discount Scheme

Company pension scheme

Company paid Life Assurance

Free Private Health Care

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Cygnet Lodge Woking is recruiting Support Workers to join George Willard Ward, a 12-bed male acute service. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans, support nursing staff and help manage admissions and discharges with dignity and safety.

You’ll receive full training, work around 38.5 hours weekly on 12-hour shifts (days/nights/weekends) and benefit from a staff shuttle from Woking station.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented and supportive.
• Resilient and empathetic approach.
• Flexible to shift patterns, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients.
• Assist nursing staff in daily care.
• Undertake safe observations of patients (1:1 or with staff).
• Meet physical and emotional needs with dignity and safety.
• Support wellbeing through individual or group activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment; follow safeguarding guidelines.
• Participate in de-escalation and PMVA training as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Resilience

Empathy

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.

Support Workers

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.

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
• 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.

What next?

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