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Cygnet Hospital Godden Green is a private mental health hospital offering a range of secure mental health services for women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
We are recruiting Bank Support Workers who are looking for flexibility and have a passion for delivering outstanding care to provide cover for annual leave, training, sickness, etc.
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 work 12.5 hour shifts and we can offer day, night and weekend to suit your availability and lifestyle.
You will receive full training and Induction into the role which include 1 week PMVA training, face to face Induction and also completion of achieve training.
Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.
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're looking for people who have:
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
In return we’ll offer you:
£13.00 per hour + 12.1% Holiday Allowance (£14.57 per hour)
Full training and Induction
Shuttlebus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport
Regular coaching and support
DBS paid
Employee Discount Scheme
Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Subsidised meals on duty
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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At Cygnet, we’ve been changing people’s lives for more than 30 years – thanks to our wide range of high-quality health services. Our care has our patients and residents at its heart and their wellness as its goal. We’re always set on positive, lasting outcomes.
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