Mental Health Support Worker

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Full time
Location: Sevenoaks
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Job offered by: Cygnet Health Care
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We are currently recruiting female Support Workers for

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green , which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.

Main duties of the job As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation, and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.

About us 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.

Job responsibilities Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans. Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses. Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff. Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner. Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work. Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in. Work within Safeguarding guidelines. Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

We're looking for people who have: Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player. Resilience, caring and empathic. The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients. A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives. A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role. Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital.

In return we'll offer you: Paid training and Induction. Free Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport. Regular coaching and support. DBS paid. Employee Discount Scheme. Company pension scheme. Company paid Life Assurance scheme. Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks. Health Cash Plan. Subsidised meals on duty.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Employer details Employer name:

Cygnet Health Care Address:

Sevenoaks, TN15 0JR

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