Overview
Cygnet Group are currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work adhoc shifts across both Cygnet Hospital Oldbury and Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle. Whether you prefer days, nights, weekends or occasional shifts, you’ll have the freedom to pick the hours that work best for you. Join our supportive teams and make a real difference to the individuals in our care while enjoying the flexibility that suits your life.
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 consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
* Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.
* Cooperate with other members of the nursing team to ensure the ward meets any therapeutic needs of the patient, which are conducive to recovery.
* Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
* Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.
* At all times, ensure that the patient’s rights and dignity are maintained.
* 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.
* Support and care for a variety of service users with acute mental health needs.
* Pass on to qualified staff any information or concerns brought to your attention.
Qualifications
* At least 1 year of mental‑health experience in an ACUTE or PICU setting OR a minimum of 2 years experience working in mental health in any setting.
* Providing mental‑health support for adults within either a PICU or an ACUTE hospital setting.
* 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.
Why Cygnet?
* Regular coaching & appraisal.
* Employee discount savings.
* NHS discount.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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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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