Mental Health Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to deliver outstanding care at a busy residential service. The role requires a strong commitment to improving the lives of service users, with duties including providing emotional support, assisting with medical needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Successful candidates must have at least 12 months experience in mental health care. Joining offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary: £12.60 – £13.10 Per Hour

Opportunities for further learning

Free meal on shift

Flexible working with overtime opportunity

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Recruitment referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience working with Mental Health/Challenging Behaviour.
• Desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain a clean environment.
• Report on individuals' needs as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Intuitive sensitivity

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 Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Sedgley House.

You will be working 42hours a week, including days, nights & weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Sedgley House.

Cygnet Sedgley House Cygnet Sedgley House is a 20 bed service providing a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including occupational therapy, psychology and psychiatry, with support from registered nurses and support workers. We can provide support for those in the early stages of their rehabilitation journey, including one to one support where needed. We offer activities and therapies on-site, as well as accessing community resources.

Must have a minimum of 12 months experience working with Mental Health /Challenging Behaviour

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: £12.60 – £13.10 Per Hour
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Free meal on shift
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals

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

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

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

This vacancy may close before this date if a large number of applications are received.

What next?

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

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