Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.45

38.5 hours/week

Flexible shifts

Training opportunities

Apprenticeship scheme

Wellbeing centre

Cycle to Work

Referral scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Taunton in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred care for service users with mental health needs. You will work 38.5 hours weekly in a safe, structured environment.

Flexibility across days, nights, and weekends is essential; driving license and access to a vehicle are highly desirable to support local travel between sites. The role involves safeguarding, teamwork with a multidisciplinary team, and promoting independence for service

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, mental health, learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Ability to commute to Taunton or live locally.
• Ability to work flexible rota including days, nights and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Calm, patient, resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to empowering people and supporting independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to service users, patients and residents.
• Offer emotional and practical support to help individuals feel safe, respected and understood.
• Support people with daily routines, independence and wellbeing.
• Learn about each individual's specific needs and provide person-centred support.
• Assist with medical, welfare and physical health needs, reporting concerns where required.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and maintain professional boundaries.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment.
• Work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

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.

About Cygnet Hospital Taunton

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions services for men and women, as well as a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability. We are also developing a new neurocognitive service line for men. Located in Taunton, Somerset, this role may suit candidates living locally in areas such as Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, Yeovil, Chard, Ilminster, Minehead, Wiveliscombe, Tiverton and surrounding areas.

What you'll be doing as a Support Worker

As a Support Worker at Cygnet Hospital Taunton, you'll work 38.5 hours per week supporting people with mental health needs in a safe, structured and therapeutic environment.

• Shifts: Days, nights and weekends. Flexibility is required.
• Providing high-quality care and support to service users, patients and residents
• Offering emotional and practical support to help individuals feel safe, respected and understood
• Supporting people with daily routines, independence and wellbeing
• Learning about each individual's specific needs and providing person-centred support
• Assisting with medical, welfare and physical health needs, reporting concerns where required
• Helping to safeguard vulnerable adults and maintain professional boundaries
• Maintaining a safe, clean and supportive environment
• Working closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team

Who we're looking for

We are looking for people who are genuinely passionate about supporting others and making a real difference. You will ideally have previous experience as a:

• Support Worker
• Healthcare Assistant
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Care Assistant
• Residential Support Worker
• Learning Disability Support Worker
• Autism Support Worker
• Clinical Support Worker

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working in health and social care, mental health, learning disabilities or complex needs
• Live locally to Taunton or can reliably commute to Cygnet Hospital Taunton
• Can work flexibly across a rota, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Are calm, patient, resilient and able to work well under pressure
• Are excellent communicators and strong team players
• Can provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment for service users
• Are committed to empowering people and supporting independence

Why join Cygnet as a Support Worker?

• £13.45 per hour
• 38.5 hours per week
• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
• Excellent training and further learning opportunities
• Access to our apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching, supervision and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Access to our wellbeing centre, including support with physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Important information

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This role involves shift work, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Due to the shift patterns and location, being able to drive or having reliable transport is highly desirable.