Support Worker - PICU

Cygnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Support Worker to join their team at Victoria House. This role involves supporting management and ensuring safe, effective service operations while providing emotional and physical support to service users. Candidates should be passionate about making a difference in lives, with strong communication skills. Competitive pay rates starting at £12.60 per hour with opportunities for further learning and employee discounts offered.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to provide emotional support and guidance.
• Willingness to learn about individuals’ specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in service operations.
• Ensure effective allocation of duties.
• Provide enhanced care and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about supporting independence

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.

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet 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.

You’ll 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.

Your day-to-day…

• 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

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Start pay rate £12.60 per/hour, £12.85 per/hour post probation, and then £13.10 per/hour at 18 months.

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.