Support Worker - PICU

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

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team. This role involves providing essential care and support to individuals in a 26-bed mental health inpatient service. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for empowering service users towards independence. The position offers competitive pay rates starting at £12.60 per hour with opportunities for further learning and career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working hours

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communicator and good team player.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the service.
• Ensure effective and safe duty allocations.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Attention to detail

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 confidentSupport Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working42hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet 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 whilereaping 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 enhancedDBS check.

Cygnethas 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.

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