Mental Health Support Worker

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

About the Role

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Beckton. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support to our nursing staff and ensuring the dignity and safety of our patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support the implementation of treatments and therapy as per the service users' care plans.
  • Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
  • Undertake safe observations of patients, sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
  • Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
  • Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
  • Work within Safeguarding guidelines.
  • Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

Requirements

  • Previous inpatient mental health experience in a challenging and/or an acute setting.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player.
  • The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients.
  • A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
  • A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role.
  • NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential.

What We Offer

  • Full training and Induction.
  • Regular coaching and support.
  • Employee Discount Scheme.
  • 2 Days extra annual leave for your birthday and anniversary date.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Company paid Life Assurance scheme.
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks.
  • Free private Health Plan.
  • Subsidised meals on duty.


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