Mental Health Support Worker

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are looking for full time Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to work on Kingswood Ward, our 16 bed high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men.

As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

You will work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 11 hour shifts on a rota basis and must be able to cover a mixture of day and night shifts.

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it's saving you money on the high street with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension, we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be considered

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Your day-to-day

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans.
  
• Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
  
• Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
  
• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
  
• Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
  
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
  
• Work within Safeguarding guidelines
  
• Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.
  

We're looking for people who have:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
  
• Resilience, caring and empathic
  
• The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients
  
• A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives
  
• A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
  
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital
  

In return we'll offer you:

• Paid training and Induction
  
• Regular coaching and support
  
• DBS paid
  
• Employee Discount Scheme
  
• Company pension scheme
  
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
  
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
  
• Health Cash Plan
  
• Subsidised meals on duty
  

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

What next?

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