Overview
We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital.
Cygnet Elowen Hospital is our 24-bed hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, offering a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders, as well as those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating across two specialist wards.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Day shift: 8am – 8pm and Night shift: 19:30 – 8:30am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.
Note: Due to occupational needs and service demands we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.
Responsibilities
* 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? We’ll offer you…
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching & appraisal
* Expert supervision & peer support
* Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
You are…
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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