Overview

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) 

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 phys
    ical & 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.<

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