Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker – Cygnet Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers general adolescent and intensive support CAMHS services for male and female adolescents across three distinct wards and a comprehensive adult service for women, focused on independence, family links and discharge preparation. As a Support Worker you will make a positive difference to the lives of our patients through attentive, flexible and therapeutic care.

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota covering days, nights and weekends.

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all patients
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn about individual needs and tailor support accordingly
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard patients and maintain a safe, clean environment

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

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Sensitive, intuitive and energetic, capable of providing 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 delivering a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you will have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users and their families.

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