Health Care Support worker - Haven Ward

<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&nbsp;</b>with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p> <p>You’ll be working&nbsp;<b>38.5&nbsp;hours a week,</b>&nbsp;(11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with male service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This is a&nbsp; 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&nbsp;reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.</p> <p><b>Your day-to-day…</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely</p> </li><li> <p>Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care</p> </li><li> <p>Provide guidance &amp; encouragement through physical &amp; emotional support</p> </li><li> <p>Learn about individuals’ specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs and report as required</p> </li><li> <p>Safeguard</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a safe &amp; clean environment for all</p> </li></ul> <p><b>Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…</b></p> <p><b>&nbsp; * </b><u>Starting pay rate at &#163;13.15 per/hr, &#163;13.45 per/hr post 6 months probation and then &#163;13.70 per/hr at 18 months. </u></p> <ul> <li> <p>Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime</p> </li><li> <p>Regular coaching &amp; appraisal</p> </li><li> <p>Expert supervision &amp; peer support</p> </li><li> <p>Employee discount savings &amp; Cycle to Work scheme</p> </li></ul> <p><b>You are…</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives</p> </li><li> <p>An excellent communicator &amp; a good team player</p> </li><li> <p>Sensitive &amp; intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating &amp; varied environment</p> </li><li> <p>Passionate about empowering &amp; supporting service user independence</p> </li></ul> <p>Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced&nbsp;<b>DBS check.</b></p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Cygnet&nbsp;</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>