Education Worker

Cygnet Health Care

The closing date is 24 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Education Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 16 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Main duties of the job

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet 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.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.03 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP223322C8

Job locations

Derby

DE24 8WZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for an outstanding Education Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Cygnet Hospital Derby providesalow secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Youll be working 16 hours a week,day shifts, Monday to Friday and some weekends (shift hours to be agreed at interview), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Hours are dependant on your current contract with Cygnet and will be discussed at interview.

Youll reap the rewards of making a difference to young peoples lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.

Inspiring, supporting & ensuring students in our care get the best education its a challenging, satisfying vocation.

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.

So if youre passionate about helping adults achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.

Your Day-to-Day

  • To carry out assigned tasks in support of, and supported by senior members of the Occupational Therapy Team
  • Contribute to the provision of a high quality care for patients and to uphold the positive image of Cygnet Health Care
  • To work as part of the Occupational Therapy Department Team.
  • Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate
  • Support colleagues with information & advice
  • Provide moral guidance to adults & act as a role model & mentor
  • Develop reintegration plans & support adults reintegration after discharge.

You are

  • Experienced in working with Service user group of EUPD Low Secure / Male Low Secure / MI High Dependency required
  • Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
  • An excellent people person with both patients & staff
  • A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player
  • Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
  • Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
  • The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
  • Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings.

Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please view our job description for more information.

Please note Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for an outstanding Education Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

Cygnet Hospital Derby providesalow secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Youll be working 16 hours a week,day shifts, Monday to Friday and some weekends (shift hours to be agreed at interview), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Hours are dependant on your current contract with Cygnet and will be discussed at interview.

Youll reap the rewards of making a difference to young peoples lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.

Inspiring, supporting & ensuring students in our care get the best education its a challenging, satisfying vocation.

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.

So if youre passionate about helping adults achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.

Your Day-to-Day

  • To carry out assigned tasks in support of, and supported by senior members of the Occupational Therapy Team
  • Contribute to the provision of a high quality care for patients and to uphold the positive image of Cygnet Health Care
  • To work as part of the Occupational Therapy Department Team.
  • Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate
  • Support colleagues with information & advice
  • Provide moral guidance to adults & act as a role model & mentor
  • Develop reintegration plans & support adults reintegration after discharge.

You are

  • Experienced in working with Service user group of EUPD Low Secure / Male Low Secure / MI High Dependency required
  • Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
  • An excellent people person with both patients & staff
  • A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player
  • Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
  • Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
  • The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
  • Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and employee discount savings.

Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please view our job description for more information.

Please note Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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

Derby

DE24 8WZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE24 8WZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Abigail Green

VP223322C8.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.03 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP223322C8

Job locations

Derby

DE24 8WZ


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