Job summary We are looking for a confident Involvement Lead with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. 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 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,000 to £28,500 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VP72CE6610 Job locations Yorkshire and Humber BD12 8LR Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for an outstanding Involvement Lead with a passion for delivering excellent care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Your day-to-day Working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the post holder will be expected to: To work within, and promote, the Cygnet Values. Treat patients and colleagues with respect at all times and maintain a professional manner. To facilitate user involvement projects on an individual basis or in a group setting, contributing to the co-ordination and implementation of involvement across the unit To generate innovation suggestions within the service user population as to how this might be achieved, guiding and supporting as necessary. To provide leadership for the Recovery College, ensuring ongoing innovation and development in consultation with Lead OT/Clinical Manager and the improvement manager. To evaluate the outcome of any service user projects in conjunction with the relevant heads of departments and progress initiatives as appropriate, under supervision. The working hours are 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day. Sometimes the needs of the role may dictate that the Involvement lead needs to work more hours in the day. Compensatory rest is utilised to accommodate for this. To provide involvement across all four wards Why Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support Opportunities for learning & development Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings You are An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like Highly organised, with a positive attitude A confident public speaker & facilitator Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 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. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for an outstanding Involvement Lead with a passion for delivering excellent care. You'll be working 37.5 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. Your day-to-day Working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the post holder will be expected to: To work within, and promote, the Cygnet Values. Treat patients and colleagues with respect at all times and maintain a professional manner. To facilitate user involvement projects on an individual basis or in a group setting, contributing to the co-ordination and implementation of involvement across the unit To generate innovation suggestions within the service user population as to how this might be achieved, guiding and supporting as necessary. To provide leadership for the Recovery College, ensuring ongoing innovation and development in consultation with Lead OT/Clinical Manager and the improvement manager. To evaluate the outcome of any service user projects in conjunction with the relevant heads of departments and progress initiatives as appropriate, under supervision. The working hours are 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day. Sometimes the needs of the role may dictate that the Involvement lead needs to work more hours in the day. Compensatory rest is utilised to accommodate for this. To provide involvement across all four wards Why Cygnet? Well offer you Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support Opportunities for learning & development Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings You are An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like Highly organised, with a positive attitude A confident public speaker & facilitator Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 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. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care Address Yorkshire and Humber BD12 8LR Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)