Support Worker, Mental Health

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week (12 hour shifts, day and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Wallace Hospital.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

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 2,864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• 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

Starting pay is £13.61 per hour, £13.81 per hour post‑probation, and then £14.01 per hour at 18 months. We also offer:

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

• 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 PVG check
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General requirements – please refer to the job description above.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.