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 both a passion for delivering outstanding care alongside a minimum of 6 months experience in a mental health setting.
You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services).
Note: Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday)
Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.
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.
In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on‑site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Why Cygnet?
- Salary: £13.15 per hour.
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
- Regular coaching & appraisal.
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
- A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.
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.
Cygnethas been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
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