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.

We are looking for a confident Care & 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 Oaks.

Cygnet Oaks is a 35 bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men, providing a multi-disciplinary treatment programme designed to assist individuals with their return to independent living.

Depending on the individual's level of need, at Cygnet Oaks we provide different levels of support in 2 wards, the Lodge and the House;

• Lodge - this is a 20 bed admission ward where most service users will start their recovery journey at Cygnet Oaks. Individuals who are admitted to this ward are generally stepping down from an acute or a low secure service
  
• House - a 15 bed service for individuals to continue along their care pathway. The Lodge also contains a 4 bed step-through service. This is situated in its own corridor and has a separate living space to prepare and develop individuals towards a community placement whilst still having input from the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
  

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
  
• 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? We'll offer you...

• £13.15 Per Hour
  
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
  
• 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 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
  

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.

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