We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working full time, 42 hours a week (day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Nield House.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
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
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working full time, 42 hours a week (day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Nield House.
Cygnet Nield House is split into two distinct wards, each offering specialist mental health services:
* Clarion Ward, a 14‑bed complex personality disorder service for women with a dual diagnosis of personality disorder and co‑morbidity disordered eating.
* Compton Ward, a 15‑bed acute service for women. The service provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.
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.
* Support both management and team members in the day‑to‑day running of the service.
* Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely.
* 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 and report as required.
* Safeguard.
* Maintain a safe & clean environment for all.
Why Cygnet? We offer you
* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
* Salary: £14.50 per hour.
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
* Regular coaching & appraisal.
* Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
* Recruitment referrals.
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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.
What next?
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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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