About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a confident Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week(Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House.
Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs.
We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day:
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for all
About us
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you:
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtimeSalary: £13.15 per hour.Regular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
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.
We are looking for a confident Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You'll be working 42 hours a week(Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Kenney House.
Cygnet Kenney House is our new hospital for women, located in Oldham. The services provide a safe and secure care pathway for women with mental health needs.
We have collaborated with the NHS to develop services to support women from the North West to be treated closer to home. There are three wards at Cygnet Kenney House; Billington Ward, a 12 bed specialist Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Baldock Ward, a 16 bed Acute service and Harben Ward, a 16 bed mental health rehabilitation and recovery service.
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
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
< p>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? Well offer you
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
Salary: £13.15 per hour.
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 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
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 youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
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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
oldham
OL8 2QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)