Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Harrow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrow is looking for a passionate Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. This role involves working 38.5 hours weekly, including shifts, and providing support to improve the lives of service users. The ideal candidate will be driven, a great communicator, and sensitive to the needs of others. Competitive salary at £13.85 per hour, along with opportunities for further learning and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary – £13.85 per hour

Apprenticeship scheme

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Employee discount savings

Wellbeing centre support

Qualifications

• Driven to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication and team player skills.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to provide support.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care and support for service users.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sensitivity

Support for independence

Job description

Overview

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 Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.

You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Shifts

• Day shifts – 7:15am – 7:45pm
• Night shifts – 7:30pm – 07:30am

About the Hospital

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Your Day-to-Day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and 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 and clean environment for all

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 required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary – £13.85 per hour
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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