Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Kidsgrove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Kidsgrove is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to deliver outstanding care. The role involves working 42 hours a week, providing physical and emotional support to patients. Ideal candidates should be excellent communicators and team players, passionate about empowering service user independence. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our care while benefiting from ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision

Employee discount savings

"Cycle to Work" scheme

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Sensitivity and intuition to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Flexibility

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.

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (to include days, nights and alternate weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove.

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire. The service is now open and accepting referrals. There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

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.

What next?

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

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