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 confident Care & Support Workers with both a passion for delivering outstanding care alongside a minimum of 6 months experience in a mental health setting.


You’ll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood inside our CAMHS (Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services.)


Note: Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time paid induction at the start of employment. (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm)


Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.


Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.


In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.


Your day-to-day…
*Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
*Provide guidance & encouragement through physi
cal & 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


Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
*Salary: £13.15 per hour
*Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
*Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
*Regular coaching & appraisal
*Expert supervision & peer support
*Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme


A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work.


Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.


You are…
*Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
*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.


What next?


If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.


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