Support Worker, Mental Health

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 confident Care & Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working full time ( 37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Hudson.

Cygnet Bury Hudson provides a wide range of secure mental health services for men including individuals with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

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Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) 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: £13.15 per hour Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.

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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. Click the button to apply