Bank Support Worker Cygnet Paddocks

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We are looking for outstanding Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Cygnet Paddocks is our all-male specialist neuropsychiatric hospital located in Widnes, in the North West. The service provides a dedicated care pathway for men affected by acquired brain injury or neurological conditions, where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

Supporting the level 1 Neuropsychiatric Rehabilitation Pathway for the North West, with a focus exclusively on Adult Males. Paddocks has individually designed wards to facilitate a clear and distinctive care and treatment pathway for those affected by an acquired brain injury (ABI); where behaviours that challenge are the overarching impairment to recovery and rehabilitation.

You'll be working flexible hours (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Paddocks. Shift hours are 8am - 8.30pm and 8pm - 8.30am.

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.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people 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 on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Benefits

• £13.00 per hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour)
• Paid training and induction
• On site benefits including free meals
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• Experienced in a similar setting (at least 2 years)
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Hours

Bank

Location

Cygnet Paddocks, WA8 5UY