Healthcare 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 Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 38.5 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Wyke (Kingfisher Lodge Ward).

Kingfisher Lodge is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (Level 2) service for men. The emphasis within the service is on preparing individuals for discharge or to support with longer term optimal functioning.

Kingfisher Lodge supports men in a relaxed, calm and homely environment. The focus is on helping them to increase their independence through work and education, as well as social and leisure activities, offering a slower stream rehabilitation service where needed. Your Day-to-Day…• 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 allYou 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…• £13.15 Per Hour raising to £13.45 per hour after 3 months • 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• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advicePlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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