About the role
Overview
Derby, DE75 7JH
Full Time
£12.60 per hour
30 June 2025
We are looking for a confident Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week, 2 weeks of day shifts and 2 weeks of night shifts, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.
Cygnet Hospital Elowen is our brand new mixed gender mental health hospital due to open mid 2025. The hospital will have two wards, a 12 bed eating disorders service for men and women, and a 12 bed complex personality disorder service with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co-morbid disordered eating.
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.
Your day-to-day...
* 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.
Please note Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships anymore.