Health Care 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 HealthcareSupport Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working38.5 hours a week,(11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with female service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.

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.

Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

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.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

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• Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
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• Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely
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• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
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• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
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• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
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• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required
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• Safeguard
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• Maintain a safe & clean environment for all
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Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

* 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.

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• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
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• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
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• Regular coaching & appraisal
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• Expert supervision & peer support
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• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
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You are…

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• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
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• An excellent communicator & a good team player
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• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
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• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
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Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhancedDBS check.

Cygnethas 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.

What next?

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

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