About the role Overview Maidstone, ME14 5FT Part Time £14,872 per annum 14 February 2025 Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are looking for Weekend Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to work on Bearsted Ward which is our Specialist PICU for Men. You'll be working 22hrs per week (2 x 11hr Shifts) every weekend and will need to be flexible to cover both day and night shifts. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day. You're day-to-day Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans. Compliment 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. 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 In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including: Full training and Induction Regular coaching and support 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 Plan Subsidised meals on duty For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/ Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.