We are currently recruiting female Support Workers for Cygnet Hospital Godden Green, which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
Main duties of the job
As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll 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.
Job Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans.
* Complement 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.
Requirements
We're looking for people who have:
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player.
* Resilience, caring and empathic.
* 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.
* Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital.
Benefits
In return, we'll offer you:
* Paid training and Induction.
* Free Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport.
* Regular coaching and support.
* DBS paid.
* Employee Discount Scheme.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company paid Life Assurance scheme.
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Subsidised meals on duty.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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