Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

We are currently recruiting full time Support workers for Cygnet Hospital Godden Green which 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.

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 be required to work across both our PICU and Acute Wards on a rota basis following the below shift patterns;

Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun,

Week 2 - Wed, Thurs & Fri

1 month on day shifts (7:30am – 8pm) & 1 month of night shifts (7:30pm – 8am)

We will soon be running a shuttlebus service to pick up/drop off staff from the local train stations and in the interim can pay for taxis to and from the local stations.

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 being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our patients
• Work in the hospital area, providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support
• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in
• Assist patients with their medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard patients
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way

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:

• 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
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised meals on duty
• For further details on all our benefits, please visit https://cygnetjobs.co.uk/benefits/ 

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.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested, please forward your CV to abdulhafiz@cygnethealth.co.uk or apply below