Senior Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.

You will be expected to work 40 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

Day shifts - 7:30am - 8pm

Night shifts - 7:30pm - 8am.

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder - https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-hospital-harrow/

Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required Support management in the day-to-day running of the service Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for all.You are An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge Genuinely driven to make a differe nce in peoples lives Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation An excellent communicator & good team player Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Able to empower & support service user independence Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary - £15.13 per hour Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development Flexible working with opportunities for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer support Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Recruitment referrals Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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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

HA1 3JL

Employer's website

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