Support Worker

Job description

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. We are looking for Support Workers to join our team at Cygnet Taunton. Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides acute inpatient admissions service for men and women and a specialist inpatient service for men diagnosed with a learning disability.

In addition a new neuro cognitive service line for men, coming soon. Your Day-to-Day… £13.45 per hour You’ll be working 38.5 hours a week in mental health setting with mental health service users.

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all You are…
• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Helping to empower & support service user independence. Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Please note

successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to work shifts, including nights and weekends. What next? If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply