We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 38.5 hours a week, covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays with shift patterns of either 7:30am - 8pm and 7:30pm - 8am, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Ealing, on Sunrise Ward. 

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.

You will be working on Sunrise Ward which provides a highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. It focuses on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home.

We have two distinct areas to support individuals at varying points on their recovery journey, taking a person from admission through to rehabilitation and preparation for a return home.

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.

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…

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & 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…

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• £3,000 London location allowance (London weighting)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Recruitment referrals

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this role please apply below or email AlmaMatei@cygnethealth.co.uk.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.