Pay £12.00 per hour + 12.1% holiday allowance (£13.45 per hour)
Hours Full time
Contract Bank
Role Other Qualified Professional
Posted 15 Nov 2024
Closes 18 Nov 2024
Job Description
Cygnet Lodge Lewisham is a specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation service for men. Situated in a quiet residential area overlooking a beautiful Lewisham Park, we support 17 men in a homely, open and community facing environment.
We are currently recruiting for Casual/Bank Support Workers who are looking for flexibility and can offer day, night and weekend shifts to suit your availability and lifestyle.
As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll support individuals who have a range of mental health difficulties.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
In this role you'll:
* 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 violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.
We're looking for people who have:
* Previous inpatient mental health experience
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
* 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
* NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential
In return we'll offer you:
* Full training and Induction
* Regular coaching and support
* DBS paid
* Subsidised meals on duty
* Flexible shifts to suit availability and lifestyle
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. #J-18808-Ljbffr