Support Worker, Mental Health

We are looking for a confident support worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week in a mixture of days and nights, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Delfryn House.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2 864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

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.

Are you looking to make a real difference and work in a supportive and dynamic team?

We are looking for Support Workers to join Cygnet Delfryn House, Mold, Flintshire, North Wales.

Cygnet Delfryn House is our high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. Men placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Please note: we do not offer visa sponsorship.

This position involves working a mixture of days and nights.

• £27,518 per annum
• Free meals during shifts
• Free parking onsite
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Enhanced maternity
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24‑hour free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and insurance cover
• Free DBS
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
• Fully paid training and induction, 28 days paid annual leave, paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme

• Positive attitude and caring approach
• A genuine commitment and passion to improving an individual's life
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Experience preferred but not essential

Working in a 24‑hour 7 days a week service.

You will be required to work both days and nights.

Helping to promote the individual's independence.

Working as part of the multi‑disciplinary team.

Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.

Learn about individual's specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.

Assist with medical & welfare needs.

Report on medical & welfare needs as required.

Safeguard those we support.

Supporting individuals in all aspects of day‑to‑day life, encouraging and promoting independence.

Monitoring of individuals and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers.

Going out with individuals into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities.

Completing residents' records to help monitor health and overall well‑being.

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

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.