We are looking for confident Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Cygnet Paddocks is a specialist neuro‑psychiatric hospital located in Widnes, North West England. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where challenging behaviours hinder recovery and rehabilitation.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week (days, nights and weekends) and will rotate between 6 weeks of day shift and 4 weeks of night shift. Working days include Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday one week, then Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the next week. Shift hours are 8am–8.30pm and 8pm–8.30am.
Responsibilities
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all people in our care.
* Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
* Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
* Assist with medical and welfare needs.
* Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
* Safeguard service users and staff.
* Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
Qualifications
* Experienced working in mental health services.
* Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
* An excellent communicator and a good team player.
* Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment.
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service‑user independence.
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits: flexible working, regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision, NHS and blue‑light discount, employee discount savings, a 24‑hour free GP helpline, discounted gym membership, free eye tests and on‑site benefits including free meals.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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