Cygnet Health Care

Bank Mental Health Support Worker

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Job summary

Cygnet is looking for Bank Mental Health Support Workers to join our team working in Wast Hills (Kings Norton). If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker, looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with complex learning difficulties and mental health within a care home setting as part of the NHS partnership. Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs for men over 18. **Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health**

Main duties of the job

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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 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,040 to £27,040 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPB7B56CC5

Job locations

Kings Norton

B38 9ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet is looking forBank Mental Health Support Workers to join our team working in Wast Hills (Kings Norton).

If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker, looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with complex learning difficulties and mental health within a care home setting as part of the NHS partnership.

Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs for men over 18.

**Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health**

What Cygnet Offers:

  • £13.00 per hour (inclusive of 12.1% A/L allowance)
  • Free Shuttle Bus Service from Kings Norton Station
  • Flexible working
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

What you will need:

  • Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • **Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health**

About the Role:

  • 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

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

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet is looking forBank Mental Health Support Workers to join our team working in Wast Hills (Kings Norton).

If you have previously worked or are currently working as a care assistant, healthcare assistant, ward assistant or support worker, looking for a new opportunity within healthcare to help support residents with complex learning difficulties and mental health within a care home setting as part of the NHS partnership.

Cygnet Wast Hills provides support for 21 individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs for men over 18.

**Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health**

What Cygnet Offers:

  • £13.00 per hour (inclusive of 12.1% A/L allowance)
  • Free Shuttle Bus Service from Kings Norton Station
  • Flexible working
  • Regular coaching & appraisal
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

What you will need:

  • Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • **Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health**

About the Role:

  • 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

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

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Kings Norton

B38 9ET


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Kings Norton

B38 9ET


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

James Cooper

VPB7B56CC5.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,040 to £27,040 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPB7B56CC5

Job locations

Kings Norton

B38 9ET


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