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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.
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Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women in a purpose-built therapeutic environment where the focus is on maximising positive outcomes and recovery.
We are currently recruiting for Bank Support Workers for George Willard Ward, our 12 bed male acute service.
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 work on average 38.5hrs per week covering 12 hour shifts on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends.
We also operate a free shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from Woking train station.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Please note: We do not offer Sponsorship for this role and you will need to have at least 12 months or more remaining on your current visa if you are on a dependent or post graduate visa
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 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:
£14.50 per hour rising to £14.80 after 3 months
Full training and Induction
Shuttlebus service from Woking train station for those commuting using public transport
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
Free Private Health Care
Free meals on duty
Please note: 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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