Support Workers

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. Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 64 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone. We are currently recruiting full time Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care. As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times. You will receive full training and Induction into the role and be required to work 38.5 hours per week a on a rota basis including days, night and weekends. Please note: We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role and you must have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa to be considered Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people. In this role you'll:

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the 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., We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
04 Step 4Initial Screening If your application is suitable, you'll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call. 05 Step 5Interview If you meet the screening criteria, you'll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you're applying to. 06 Step 6Feedback and Offer Following the interview, you'll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.Support for Your Job Application From refining your CV to preparing for your interview, our free career resources give you the tools and advice you need to feel confident at every stage., Rebecca (Becca) excels as Activity Coordinator with heartfelt care and positivity, treating Spencer ward ladies as humans and building their confidence. Called unsung hero" by a discharged patient. Goes above and beyond daily.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player
• Resilience, caring and empathic
• 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
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and ward changes according to the needs of the hospital., We're looking for naturally caring and compassionate people - so you can join one of our Care & Support teams without any previous experience on your CV
  
  Tara has stepped up as Acting Team Leader, confidently running some of the most challenging shifts, managing incidents and her team with positivity and resilience, earning clear respect and trust through her excellent communication with staff, seniors, and managers.
  
  £14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
• Full training and Induction
• Free Car Parking
• Free Lunch when on duty
• Regular coaching and support
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Private Health Care
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to applyBenefits & RewardsNHS Staff Discounts Cygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.On-site Benefits Cygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.Cycle To Work Scheme Cygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.Enhanced Maternity In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.