Senior Support Worker

We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. 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 will be opening circa May 2025. With this in mind, please note that start dates will likely be from April. There will be two wards at the hospital; a 20 bed Acute service for women and an 11 bed Highly Specialised Personality Disorder Rehabilitation service. Crocus Ward will provide a safe and stabilising environment for women who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission. Burleigh Ward will provide specialised support for women with a personality disorder and other complex needs. Your day-to-day… Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely 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 and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe & clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… 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 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. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

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