Female Mental Health Support Worker in Sevenoaks inSevenoaks PUBLISHED WED 22 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
We are currently recruiting female Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
About us
Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,147 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP217DC80F
Job location
sCygnet Hospital Godden GreenGodden GreenSevenoaksKentTN15 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Hospital Godden Greenis a private mental health hospital which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.We are currently recruiting femaleMental HealthSupport Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care. As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work a on a rota basis following the below shift patterns;Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun,Week 2 - Wed, Thurs & Fri1 month on day shifts (7:30am 8pm) and 1 month of night shifts (7:30pm 8am)Due to the remote location, we also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff who don't drive from the local train stations.Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be consideredApply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.Youre day-to-dayWork as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.Work within Safeguarding guidelinesUndertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.We're looking for people who have:Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team playerResilience, caring and empathicThe sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patientsA genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples livesA strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the roleFlexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospitalIn return well offer you:Paid training and InductionFree Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transportRegular coaching and supportDBS paidEmployee Discount SchemeCompany pension schemeCompany paid Life Assurance schemeSmart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checksHealth Cash PlanSubsidised meals on dutyFor further
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on all our benefits, please visit
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsRb2yh80f 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.Employer
Details
We are currently recruiting female Mental Health Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
About us
Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£27,147 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP217DC80F
Job location
sCygnet Hospital Godden GreenGodden GreenSevenoaksKentTN15 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Hospital Godden Greenis a private mental health hospital which provides specialist acute and PICU services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.We are currently recruiting femaleMental HealthSupport Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care. As an active member of our dynamic team, youll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work a on a rota basis following the below shift patterns;Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun,Week 2 - Wed, Thurs & Fri1 month on day shifts (7:30am 8pm) and 1 month of night shifts (7:30pm 8am)Due to the remote location, we also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff who don't drive from the local train stations.Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be consideredApply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.Youre day-to-dayWork as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.Work within Safeguarding guidelinesUndertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.We're looking for people who have:Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team playerResilience, caring and empathicThe sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patientsA genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples livesA strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the roleFlexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospitalIn return well offer you:Paid training and InductionFree Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transportRegular coaching and supportDBS paidEmployee Discount SchemeCompany pension schemeCompany paid Life Assurance schemeSmart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checksHealth Cash PlanSubsidised meals on dutyFor further
Details
on all our benefits, please visit
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsRb2yh80f note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Job description
Person Specification
General RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to
Job description
aboveDesirablePlease refer to
Job description
above
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
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