Healthcare Support Worker - Sunrise Ward
| Posting date: | 21 November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.55 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2024 |
| Location: | London, W5 2HT |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 38560 |
Summary
We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You will be working 38.5 hours per week, between 7:30am to 8:00pm and 7:30pm to 8:00am (Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun / Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri) at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, on Sunrise Ward.
Sunrise Ward at Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.
Cygnet Hospital Ealing provides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your day-to-day…
- Assist the patient to meet his or her needs in respect of activities of daily living
- Cooperate with other members of the nursing team in ensuring a safe environment is maintained for the patients
- Cooperate with other members of the nursing team to ensure the ward meets any therapeutic needs of the patient, which are conducive to recovery
- At all times ensure that the patient's rights and dignity are maintained.
- Undertake duties, within capabilities, that contribute to the care of the patients under the direction of a trained nurse
- Report to qualified staff any change in patients' conditions of which you are aware
- Pass on to qualified staff any information or concerns brought to your attention
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Increase in hourly rate after 18 months of employment
- NHS & employee discount scheme
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Bespoke career pathways
- Plus much more
Essential:
- Experienced HCA/Support Worker within a mental health setting
- A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
- Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence
Desirable:
- Please refer to the job description
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.
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