Job summaryWe are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 33, 38.5 or 44 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.Main duties of the jobAt Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.About usCygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are looking for Support Workers to join us on a full-time basis, working either 33, 38.5 or 44 hours per week including a mixture of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.Post Grad students welcome, please apply now to start in August / September.Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.Cygnet Hospital Derby has a "GOOD"CQC rating in all areas, and the Internal Quality Team rated Cygnet Hospital Derby as "GOOD" in all areas in May 2024.In this role you will work alongside a first class multi-disciplinary team, including Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists and Mental Health Nurses.Your day-to-dayOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careYou will be working on all 3 of our wardsProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWe'll offer you...Starting salary of £12.58 , probation pass at 6 months increase to £12.69 further increase at 18 months to £13.02 p/hOpportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeOpportunity for overtimeBe-Spoke Induction with Senior ManagersFree meals & parking while on dutyRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeRecruitment referralsFree UniformYou areGenuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceAtCygnet,our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.Youll 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 (including free meals while on duty & free parking!)Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialPlease refer to job description aboveDesirablePlease refer to job description aboveDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameCygnet Health CareAddressDerbyDE24 8WZEmployer's websitehttps://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)