Mental Health Support Worker - Derby, United Kingdom - Appcastenterprise

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Derby, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you a passionate Support Worker looking for your next challenge? Or a recent Health or Psychology Graduate looking to explore a rewarding career in mental health?
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model.

Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service.

AlvastonWard, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

We are looking for Support Workers to join us on a full-time basis, working either 33, 38.5 or 44 hours per week including a mixture of days, nights and weekends

In this role you will work alongside a first class multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists and Mental Health Nurses

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work (including free meals while on duty & free parking)

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

We'll offer you...

Salary increase to £11.16 p/h upon 18 months in post
Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
Free meals & parking while on duty
Regular coaching & appraisal
Expert supervision & peer support
Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme
Recruitment referrals

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

Cygnet Health Care 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.