Healthcare Support Worker - Sunrise Ward

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working38.5hours per week, between7:30am to 8:00pm and 7:30pm to 8:00am (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun /Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri)at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, on Sunrise Ward.

Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

Cygnet Hospital Ealingprovides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.

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

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Assist the patient to meet his or her needs in respect of activities of daily living
• Cooperate with other members of the nursing team in ensuring a safe environment is maintained for the patients
• Cooperate with other members of the nursing team to ensure the ward meets any therapeutic needs of the patient, which are conducive to recovery
• At all times ensure that the patient's rights and dignity are maintained.
• Undertake duties, within capabilities, that contribute to the care of the patients under the direction of a trained nurse
• Report to qualified staff any change in patients' conditions of which you are aware
• Pass on to qualified staff any information or concerns brought to your attention
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Increase in hourly rate after 18 months of employment
• NHS & employee discount scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

Essential:

• Experienced HCA/Support Worker within a mental health setting
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

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Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

London

W5 2HT

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)