We are recruiting full-time Support Workers for Cygnet Hospital Woking, which offers a range of mental health services for men and 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 will 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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support the implementation of 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 aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.
We're looking for people who have:
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player.
* Resilience, caring, and empathy.
* 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.
In return, we'll offer you:
* Full training and induction.
* Shuttlebus service from Woking train station for those commuting using public transport.
* Regular coaching and support.
* 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date.
* Employee Discount Scheme.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company paid Life Assurance scheme.
* Smart Health Toolkit - Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation, and Health checks.
* Free Private Health Care.
* Free meals on duty.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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.
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