Health Care Support Worker
25 days ago
Harrogate
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n We are looking for a confident HealthcareSupport Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. \n You’ll be working38.5 hours a week,(11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with female service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate. \n This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours’ therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies. \n Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge. \n \n At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. \n 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. \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n Your day-to-day… \n\n • Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service\n, • Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely\n, • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care\n, • Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support\n, • Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way\n, • Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required\n, • Safeguard\n, • Maintain a safe & clean environment for all\n\n Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… \n • Starting pay rate at £13.15 per/hr, £13.45 per/hr post 6 months probation and then £13.70 per/hr at 18 months. \n\n • Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme\n, • Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime\n, • Regular coaching & appraisal\n, • Expert supervision & peer support\n, • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme\n\n You are… \n\n • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives\n, • An excellent communicator & a good team player\n, • Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment\n, • Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence\n\n Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS check. \n \n Cygnethas 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. \n \n \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply