Support Worker

Location
Churchill, SE1 7PW
Salary
£13.15 per hour
Hours
Full Time
Closing date
Sunday 30 June 2024
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
We are recruiting full time Support workers for Cygnet Hospital Churchill which is a 39 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men located in Lambeth, South London.
By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment service users arrive.
You'll be working 43 hours a week covering day and night shifts, between 7:30am - 8pm and 7:30pm - 8am on a rota basis,
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.
You're 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

We're looking for people who have:

• Previous inpatient mental health experience in a an acute or rehabilitation setting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
• Resilience, caring and empathic
• The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction
• Free parking and free meals whilst on shift
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Free private Health Plan
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
• Recruitment referrals

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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Job Description/Additional Documents
Health_Care_Support_Worker_JD.pdf