Support Workers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Shuttle bus from Woking station

Cycle to work

Company pension

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Woking is recruiting for a Support Worker on Oaktree Ward, a female low secure service. You’ll support nursing staff, assist with admission, assessment, and discharge of inpatients, and help ensure dignity and safety at all times.

A full training induction is provided and shifts cover days, nights, and weekends. The role operates on a rota with 12-hour shifts, and there is a free shuttle service from Woking train station.

Qualifications

• 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 carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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

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 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. We are currently recruiting Support Workers for Oaktree Ward, our female low secure 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. 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.

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.

Recruitment Process

1. Initial Screening – If your application is suitable, you'll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
2. Interview – If you meet the screening criteria, you'll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you're applying to.
3. Feedback and Offer – Following the interview, you'll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

Qualifications

• 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 carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Perks

• £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months.
• Full training and Induction.
• 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.
• On-site Benefits – free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity - In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.
• 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.
• Free shuttlebus service from Woking train station for those commuting using public transport.

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