Support Worker inChesterfield inChesterfield PUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024

PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
ENHANCED DBS MENTAL HEALTH NIGHTS PENSION

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Cygnet Health Care is seeking a passionate and confident Support Worker for their Cygnet Acer Clinic in Chesterfield, where you will work 42 hours per week across a variety of shifts. This role involves providing exceptional care and support to women with personality disorders and complex mental health needs within a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include offering physical and emotional support, assisting with medical and welfare needs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment for all service users.

Cygnet offers excellent career development opportunities, flexible working conditions, and various employee benefits such as discounts on shopping and leisure activities. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, and the position may close early if sufficient applications are received.

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days and nights Week 1: Monday,Tuesday,Saturday and Sunday and Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us
We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You'll be working 42 hours a week (Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday and Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Acer Clinic.

Cygnet Acer Clinic is a 28 bed service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for women with personality disorder and complex needs or acute mental health needs.

Care is provided in a therapeutic environment, with a level of security matched to individual needs. The aim of the treatment, rehabilitation and re-socialisation programme is to prepare the people in our care either for transfer to conditions of lesser security, or for a life in the community.

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

You'll 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 while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Expert supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

An excellent communicator & a good team player

Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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More about MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

Useful skills for a Support Worker: Click to view

To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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