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Work on women-only wards (specialist services for women) — ideal for female carers who prefer to support women's mental health in a safer, focused environment.
Excellent career progression with Cygnet's apprenticeship scheme and strong supervision — step up to senior or clinical roles while you learn and earn.
Generous staff benefits, enhanced maternity, free health cash plan, 24‑hour GP line, life cover, free eye tests and gym discounts — supports family health and wellbeing.
12‑hour shifts (42 hrs/week) give fewer working days each week — makes childcare, school runs and long blocks off much easier to manage.
Competitive pay (£12.60/hr) plus practical perks like car‑lease discounts, mortgage/insurance support and Cycle to Work — good for car‑owning commuters.
Disability Confident employer with supportive supervision and training — welcoming to applicants returning to work or with additional needs.
Step into a practical Support Worker role at Cygnet’s Nield House in Crewe, working full time (42 hours per week) on a mixed 12‑hour shift pattern. You will support women across two specialist wards — Clarion (14‑bed complex personality disorder service with co‑morbid disordered eating) and Compton (15‑bed acute admissions) — providing hands‑on physical and emotional care, assisting with medical and welfare needs, reporting observations, safeguarding, and keeping the environment safe and clean. This permanent role pays £12.60 per hour (job ref 42583) and closes on 18 November 2025.
This position is ideal for compassionate, communicative and intuitive carers — particularly women looking to specialise in mental health — who enjoy varied, person‑centred work and helping people rebuild independence. Previous experience in mental health support is desirable and successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS. Cygnet offers strong development pathways (including an apprenticeship scheme), expert supervision and a wide package of benefits from enhanced maternity and pension provision to health cash plans, 24‑hour GP support, life cover and staff discounts. Cygnet has provided specialist mental health services for over 30 years and is a Disability Confident employer. For full details and to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button that appears alongside this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
This position is ideal for compassionate, communicative and intuitive carers — particularly women looking to specialise in mental health — who enjoy varied, person‑centred work and helping people rebuild independence. Previous experience in mental health support is desirable and successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS. Cygnet offers strong development pathways (including an apprenticeship scheme), expert supervision and a wide package of benefits from enhanced maternity and pension provision to health cash plans, 24‑hour GP support, life cover and staff discounts. Cygnet has provided specialist mental health services for over 30 years and is a Disability Confident employer. For full details and to apply, please click the “Apply Now” button that appears alongside this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Work on women-only wards (specialist services for women) — ideal for female carers who prefer to support women's mental health in a safer, focused environment.
Excellent career progression with Cygnet's apprenticeship scheme and strong supervision — step up to senior or clinical roles while you learn and earn.
Generous staff benefits, enhanced maternity, free health cash plan, 24‑hour GP line, life cover, free eye tests and gym discounts — supports family health and wellbeing.
12‑hour shifts (42 hrs/week) give fewer working days each week — makes childcare, school runs and long blocks off much easier to manage.
Competitive pay (£12.60/hr) plus practical perks like car‑lease discounts, mortgage/insurance support and Cycle to Work — good for car‑owning commuters.
Disability Confident employer with supportive supervision and training — welcoming to applicants returning to work or with additional needs.
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Work on women-only wards (specialist services for women) — ideal for female carers who prefer to support women's mental health in a safer, focused environment.; Excellent career progression with Cygnet's apprenticeship scheme and strong supervision — step up to senior or clinical roles while you learn and earn.; Generous staff benefits: enhanced maternity, free health cash plan, 24‑hour GP line, life cover, free eye tests and gym discounts — supports family health and wellbeing.; 12‑hour shifts (42 hrs/week) give fewer working days each week — makes childcare, school runs and long blocks off much easier to manage.; Competitive pay (£12.60/hr) plus practical perks like car‑lease discounts, mortgage/insurance support and Cycle to Work — good for car‑owning commuters.; Disability Confident employer with supportive supervision and training — welcoming to applicants returning to work or with additional needs.
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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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