Mental Health Support Worker
Job Description
Job summary
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**
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 responsibilities
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 working42hours a week including days, nights & weekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet 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? Well 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 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
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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
WV14 9RT
