Support Worker

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

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You’ll be working 42 hours a week (to include days, nights, and weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove.

Cygnet Hospital Kidsgrove is our new hospital for women in Staffordshire.

The service is now open and accepting referrals.

There are two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service.

Crocus Ward provides a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

Burleigh Ward provides specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs.

Your day-to-day… Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical and welfare needs Report on medical and welfare needs as required Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching and appraisal Expert supervision and peer support Employee discount savings and “Cycle to Work” scheme You are… Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment Passionate about empowering and 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.

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