Health Care Support Worker
<p>Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We are looking for a confident <b>Healthcare</b><b>Support Worker </b>with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p> <p>You’ll be working<b>38.5 hours a week,</b>(11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with female service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.</p> <p>This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours’ therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies.</p> <p>Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.</p> <p><b>Your day-to-day…</b></p> <ul> <li>Support both management and team members in the day-<br />to-day running of the service</li><li>Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely</li><li>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care</li><li>Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support</li><li>Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way</li><li>Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required</li><li>Safeguard</li><li>Maintain a safe & clean environment for all</li></ul> <p><b>Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…</b></p> <p><b> * </b><u>Starting pay rate at £13.15 per/hr, £13.45 per/hr post 6 months probation and then £13.70 per/hr at 18 months. </u></p> <ul> <li>Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</li><li>Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime</li><li>Regular coaching & appraisal</li><li>Expert supervision & peer support</li><li>Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme</li></ul> <p><b>You are…</b></p> <ul> <li>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives</li><li>An excellent communicator & a good team player</li><li>Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment</li><li>Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence</li></ul> <p>Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced<b>DBS check.</b></p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Cygnet</b>has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><i>What next?</i></p> <p><br /></p> <p>If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Click the button to apply</p>