Overview
Cygnet Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom
Senior Support Worker role at Cygnet. 42 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends). Working at Cygnet Acer Clinic, a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs. Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.
We offer a range of benefits and opportunities to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Responsibilities
* Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
* Keep up to date with all communication/information systems
* Assist with the preparation of review reports and attend reviews and other meetings as requested
* Attend all training as required and work towards qualifications appropriate to the role as specified by the company
* Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
* Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the 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 and report as required
* Safeguard and maintain a safe and clean environment for all
Why Cygnet?
* Opportunities for further learning with an apprenticeship scheme
* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
* Regular coaching and appraisal
* Expert supervision and peer support
* Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
You are…
* 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 to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment
* Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles. This remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.
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 make a positive difference to their lives.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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