Bank Mental Health Support Worker

Job Description

Cygnet Group are currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work ad hoc shifts across both Cygnet Hospital Oldbury and Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. This role offers flexibility to choose shifts/hours that suit you.Cygnet Hospital Oldbury (B68 9AG) : Oldbury is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service has a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward with a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton (WV11 1UH) : Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features a 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward with a full MDT and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.Experience requirements : Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year Mental Health experience working in either an ACUTE or PICU setting or 2 years Mental Health experience.You''re day-to-day...

Providing Mental Health Support for Adults within either a PICU or an ACUTE hospital setting.Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.Cooperate with other members of the nursing team to ensure the ward meets therapeutic needs conducive to recovery.Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.Learn about individuals'' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.Maintain the patient''s rights and dignity at all times.Report on medical and welfare needs as required.Safeguard all patients and visitors to the service.Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.Use innovative methods to improve patient care.Support and care for a variety of service users with acute mental health needs.Pass on to qualified staff any information or concerns brought to your attention.Benefits

£13.87 per hour (inclusive of 12.1% A/L allowance)Flexible workingRegular coaching and appraisalExpert supervision and peer supportEmployee discount savings and "Cycle to Work" schemeRequirements and notes

Experienced Mental Health Support Worker with over 1 year of experience within an ACUTE/PICU setting or over 2 years of mental health experience.We may require an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please submit your application as early as ..... full job details .....