Support Worker (CAMHS)

Description

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 confident Care & Support Workers with both a passion for delivering outstanding care alongside a minimum of 6 months experience in a mental health setting.

Additional interview dates added with immediate starts available!

You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services.)

Note: Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm)

Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.

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…

* Salary: £12.60 per hour

* Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme

* Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

* Regular coaching & appraisal

* Expert supervision & peer support

* Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s 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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

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. xjnqpsq

What next?

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

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