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 confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services.)
Note: Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday)
Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.
In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on‑site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.
Your Day-to-Day…
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 & report as required
- Support management in the day-to-day running of the service
- Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
You are…
- An experienced Support Worker in mental health care, ready to step up to a new challenge
- Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives
- Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation
- An excellent communicator & good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Able to empower & support service user independence
- Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary: £14.23 per hour
- Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
- Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Recruitment referrals
- Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.
Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.
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