We are recruiting full time Support workers for our two acute wards at Cygnet Hospital Churchill which is a 56 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men located in Lambeth, South London.

Main duties of the job

By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment service users arrive.

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 recruiting full time Support Workers for our two acute wards at Cygnet Hospital Churchillwhich is a 56 bed inpatient mental health hospital for men located in Lambeth, South London.

By combining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver high-quality care within a community atmosphere, while focusing on discharge planning from the moment service users arrive.

You'll be working 43 hours a week covering day and night shifts, between 7:30am - 8pm and 7:30pm - 8am on a rota basis,

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.

Please note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role

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

We're looking for people who have:

• Previous inpatient mental health experience in a an acute or rehabilitation setting
• 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, you'll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Full training and Induction
• Free parking and free meals whilst on shift
• NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Free private Health Plan
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Churchill

22 Barkham Terrace

London

SE1 7PW

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