Job summary
We are recruiting full time Support workers for Cygnet Hospital Beckton which offers a range of secure mental health services for women across four specialist wards.
Main duties of the job
As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
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
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
We are recruiting full time Support workers forCygnet Hospital Becktonwhich offers a range of secure mental health services for women across four specialist wards.
We currently have vacancies on:
Hooper Ward Acute Service for Women
Svanna Ward PICU Service for Women
Upping Ward Personality Disorder Intensive Support Service for Women
As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
We are ideally looking for people with previous inpatient mental health experience in a challenging and/or an acute setting. You will receive full training and Induction into the role and work on average per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis andmustbe able to cover a mixture of day ( and night ( - shifts.
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in & out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
In this role youll:
1. Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.
2. Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
3. Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
4. Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
5. Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
6. Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
7. Work within Safeguarding guidelines
8. 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:
9. Previous inpatient mental health experience in a challenging and/or an acute setting
10. Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
11. The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
12. A genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
13. A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
14. NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential
In return, youll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
15. Full training and Induction
16. Regular coaching and support
17. Employee Discount Scheme
18. 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date
19. Company pension scheme
20. Company paid Life Assurance scheme
21. Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
22. Free private Health Plan
23. Subsidised meals on duty
24. For further details on all our benefits, please visit
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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