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 providesa 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.

Note:

Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

Please note:

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

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