Cygnet Group are currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury (B68 9AG).
Main duties of the job
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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 make a positive difference through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Group is currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers with over 6 months of experience in an ACUTE/PICU mental health setting or over 2 years of mental health experience to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury (B68 9AG).
At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury, you will work 42 hours per week, including days, nights, and weekends.
The hospital features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. It has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those needing an intensive care environment.
You are
* Experienced Mental Health Support Worker with over 6 months of experience within an ACUTE/PICU mental health setting or over 2 years of mental health experience.
* 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 to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
* Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
Your day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury:
* 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 all patients and visitors to the service
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
* Use innovative methods to improve patient care
Why Cygnet? We offer you
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings
* Blue Light Discount Scheme
Requirements
Contracted hours: 42 hours per week including days, nights, and weekends.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
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. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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