Support worker - Haven Ward

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 a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 38.5 hours a week, (11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with male service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.

This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours' therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies.

Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

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.

Your day-to-day...

• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
  
• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
  
• 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 and report as required
  
• Safeguard
  
• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
  

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

* Starting pay rate at £13.15 per/hr, £13.45 per/hr post 6 months probation and then £13.70 per/hr at 18 months.

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  
• Regular coaching & appraisal
  
• Expert supervision & peer support
  
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
  

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
  
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
  
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
  
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
  

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

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

What next?

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

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