Mental Health Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care

Job Description

We are looking for a confident Mental Health Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Sedgley Lodge & House.

You will be working 42 hours a week including days, nights & weekends, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Sedgley Lodge & House.

Cygnet Sedgley Lodge & House offers a 34-bed high-dependency inpatient rehabilitation service for men with complex needs. The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy, and dignity.

**Must have a minimum of 12 months experience working with Mental Health /Challenging Behaviour**

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

  • £12.00 rising to £12.50 Per Hour
  • Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Free meal on shift
  • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
  • Recruitment referrals

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
  • 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

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

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Good luck with your application