Healthcare Support Worker | Weston-Super-Mare, Avon | From £ 1 to 40 | Full time

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. Make a difference in your local community Helping others improve and turn their lives around is one of the most rewarding things you can do. At Cygnet, this is what we do every day for thousands of people across more than 150 services and sites throughout the UK. We are looking for a confident, compassionate and committed Care & Support Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke, located on Beach Road in the coastal village of Kewstoke, near Weston-super-Mare. This is more than just a care job. It is an opportunity to be part of a local team making a positive difference in people's lives, supporting recovery, promoting independence and helping to build trust with the wider Kewstoke and Weston-super-Mare community. If you are looking for a rewarding Care & Support Worker job in Kewstoke, a mental health support worker role near Weston-super-Mare, or a career in health and social care where you can genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you. About Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke provides care and support for men and women with mental health needs, including emergency admissions, rehabilitation pathways and specialist support for individuals with complex mental health presentations. Set within more than 16 acres of landscaped grounds and overlooking the Bristol Channel, our peaceful beachside location help s us provide a calm, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment. The hospital offers a broad range of therapies including CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and DBT, supporting service users to build confidence, develop coping strategies and work towards their personal goals. As part of our team, you will play an important role in delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care every day. A local role with real purpose We know how important Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke is to the local area. We want to continue building strong, positive relationships with the community by being a responsible local employer, providing high-quality care and supporting people to recover in a safe and therapeutic environment. By joining us as a Care & Support Worker in Kewstoke, you will help us: Deliver compassionate care that makes a real difference Support people through some of the most difficult times in their lives Promote dignity, independence and hope Contribute to a safer, more supportive therapeutic environment Be part of a team that local people can feel proud of About the Role This role involves working 12-hour shifts, with a mixture of day and night shifts. Pat rate: £13.45 per hour. As a Care & Support Worker, you will support service users with their day-to-day needs, emotional wellbeing and recovery journey. You will work closely with nurses, therapists and wider clinical teams to provide consistent, compassionate and safe support. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Offering enhanced care using a flexible and person-centred approach Providing physical and emotional support to people in our care Building positive, professional and trusting relationships with service users Learning about each individual's needs and supporting them i n the most appropriate way Assisting with medical, welfare and personal support needs Reporting on medical and welfare needs as required Supporting safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries Helping to maintain a safe, clean and therapeutic environment Encouraging independence, confidence and positive daily routines Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team You are... We are looking for people who care deeply about making a difference. Genuinely driven to improve people's lives Compassionate, patient and respectful Confident working in a mental health care environment An excellent communicator A good team player Sensitive and intuitive in your approach Reliable, resilient and willing to learn Passionate about empowering people and supporting independence Previous experience in care, mental health, support work or healthcare can be helpful, but your values, attitude and commitment to outstanding care are just as important. Why Cygnet? At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. You will be joining a team where your work matters and where you will be supported to develop. Excellent career prospects Opportunities for further learning through our apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision and support Employee referral scheme 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 support Pension scheme Employee NHS discount saving s Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit, including fitness program