Support Worker - Mental Health Care, Training & Benefits

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

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.