Health Care Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected mental health provider in Harrogate seeks a passionate Healthcare Support Worker to provide outstanding care. In this role, you will assist in the daily running of the service, help maintain a safe environment, and support service users in their individual needs. The starting pay is £12.67 per hour, increasing after probation, along with opportunities for professional development and flexible working. If you are driven to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people's lives.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members and service users.
• Sensitive and intuitive to the needs of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in service operations.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Provide physical and emotional support to service users.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitivity and intuition

Energy to provide a stimulating environment

Passion for supporting independence

Job description

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 Healthcare Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working38.5hours a week,(11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with male service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.

This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours’ therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies.

Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

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

• 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’ll offer you…

Starting pay rate at £12.67 per/hr, £13.05 per/hr post 6 months probation and then £13.38 per/hr at 18 months.

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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 enhancedDBS 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?

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

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