We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.Youll be working full time, 42 hours a week (days and nights), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Nield House.
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 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 responsibilities
We are looking for confidentSupport Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Youll be working42 hours per weekacross amixed shift pattern (12 hour shifts)making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atNield HouseinCrewe.
Cygnet Nield Houseis split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
Clarion Ward-14 bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
Compton Ward-15 bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
* 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
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
* An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
* Expert supervision & support
* Enhanced maternity
* Free Health Cash plan
* 24 hours free GP support line
* Free life assurance cover
* Free eye tests
* Car lease discounts
* Discounted gym membership
* Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
* Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
You are
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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
* Preferably experienced in care/ support work within mental health.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo anenhanced DBS check.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
If you are interested in the role please click apply or email KatieDixon@Cygnethealth.co.uk
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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