Job summary
We are looking for a confident Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working bank hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.
Youll have the opportunity to work bank shifts, which will mainly be night shifts and weekend work, at Cygnet Hospital Derby .
Please note you will need to be available for 1 week of training before starting which will beMonday - Friday 9-5pm.
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
Youll 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 flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.
Your day-to-day
1. Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
2. Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
3. Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
4. Assist with medical & welfare needs
5. Report on medical & welfare needs as required
6. Safeguard
7. Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
8. Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
9. Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
10. Regular coaching & appraisal
11. Expert supervision & peer support
12. Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
13. Recruitment referrals
You are
14. Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
15. An excellent communicator & a good team player
16. Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
17. Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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