Support Worker HC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttlebus

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health checks

NHS discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Care & Support staff to work 38.5 hours per week on a rota of 12-hour shifts, including days, nights and weekends. You will support nursing teams with admissions, assessments, and discharges, with emphasis on dignity and safety; full training and induction are provided, and a free shuttle to Woking station is available.

No sponsorship is offered for this role and you will need to have eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and 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, we're looking for naturally caring and compassionate people - so you can join one of our Care & Support teams without any previous experience on your CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Empathy

Impact

Adaptability

Shift Flexibility

Job description

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.

• 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.

Key skills and attributes

• 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, we're looking for naturally caring and compassionate people - so you can join one of our Care & Support teams without any previous experience on your CV.

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.

Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.

Salary and Benefits

• £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.

NHS Staff Discounts

Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.

On-site Benefits

Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.

Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.