Cygnet Health Care | Support Worker

Job summary
We are recruiting full time Support Workers for Cygnet Hospital Woking which offers a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery
Main duties of the job
As an active member of our dynamic team, you will 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.
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 description Job responsibilities
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers for Cygnet Hospital Woking which is a private mental health hospital offering a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
As an active member of our dynamic team, youll 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 receive full training and Induction into the role and work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 12 hour shifts on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends.
We also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from Woking train station.
Please note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits.
Whether its 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.
So whether youre looking for a change of career or want to further develop, gain new skills and keep stepping up, we would love to hear from you.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
In this role youll: 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 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 peoples 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 well offer you: Full training and Induction Shuttlebus service from Woking train station for those commuting using public transport Regular coaching and support 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date Employee Discount Scheme Company pension scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Free Private Health Care Free meals on duty For further details on all our benefits, please visit Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers for Cygnet Hospital Woking which is a private mental health hospital offering a range of secure mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
As an active member of our dynamic team, youll 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 receive full training and Induction into the role and work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 12 hour shifts on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends.
We also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from Woking train station.
Please note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role
A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits.
Whether its 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.
So whether youre looking for a change of career or want to further develop, gain new skills and keep stepping up, we would love to hear from you.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
In this role youll: 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 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 peoples 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 well offer you: Full training and Induction Shuttlebus service from Woking train station for those commuting using public transport Regular coaching and support 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date Employee Discount Scheme Company pension scheme Company paid Life Assurance scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Free Private Health Care Free meals on duty For further details on all our benefits, please visit Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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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
Woking
GU21 2QS
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