Support Worker (Children & Adolescent Mental Health)
We are looking for confident Care & Support Workers with both a passion for delivering outstanding care alongside a minimum of 12 months experience in a mental health setting.
You'll be working a full time contract with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury 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 9am - 5pm)
Main duties of the job
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people 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 on medical & welfare needs as required
* Safeguard
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
About us
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you:
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching & appraisal
* Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
Person Specification
You are:
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
* An excellent communicator & a good team player
* Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
* 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, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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