Senior Support Worker

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 a confident Senior Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care at Cygnet Hospital Harrow.

You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (days and night shifts) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care.

• Day shifts – 7:15am – 7:45pm
• Night shifts – 7:30pm – 07:30am

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Your Day-to-Day…

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach to all individuals 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 as required

• Support management in the day-to-day running of the service

• Undertake supervisory & administrative responsibilities

• Safeguard

• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

You are…

• An experienced Support Worker ready to step up to a new challenge
• Genuinely driven to make a difference in people’s lives
• Confident, assertive & ambitious for yourself, service users & the organisation
• An excellent communicator & good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Able to empower & support service user independence
• Organised, committed & keen to develop your management & leadership skills

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary - £15.58 per hour
• Opportunities to undertake further learning & career development
• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial & mental health advice.

Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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