We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Elowen Hospital. You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Day shift: 8am – 8pm and Night shift: 19:30 – 8:30am), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Elowen.
Main duties of the job
Cygnet Elowen Hospital is a 24-bed hospital for adults located in Derbyshire, exemplifying our commitment to excellence in healthcare. This service offers a safe and secure care pathway tailored for individuals with eating disorders and those with complex personality disorders with disordered eating across two specialist wards.
About us
Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK.
Job 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.
Benefits
Pay rate – £13.15 per hour (Increasing to £13.45 per hour after 3 months).
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime.
Regular coaching & appraisal.
Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
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.
Requirements
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.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification – General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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