About this role
Job summary Cygnet Group is currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our service at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.
At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton, you will be working full-time 42 hours per week (07:45 am/pm till 08:00 pm/am), including days/nights and weekends.
Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.
The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.
Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Group is currently recruitingexperiencedMental Health Support Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join ourservice atCygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.
AtCygnet Hospital Wolverhampton,you will be workingfull-time42 hours per week (07:45 am/pm till 08:00 pm/am), including days/nights and weekends.
Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.
The service features two wards. A 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.
Referrals can come to us from all areas, including other acute services and prison services.
Experienced Mental Health Support Worker with over 6 months of experience within an ACUTE/PICU mental health setting or over 2 years of mental health experience.
Your day-to-day at Cygnet Hospital, Wolverhampton:
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 all patients and visitors to the service
Safeguard
Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Use innovative methods to improve patient care
You are
Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary: £13.15 Per Hour
Increasing to £13.45 Per Hour after 3 Months
Strong career progression opportunities
Expert supervision & support
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savings
Blue Light Discount Scheme
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close before this date if a large number of applications are received.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Cygnet Health Care
Address
Wolverhampton
WV11 1UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)