Cygnet are having an Open Day for Support Workers or people wanting to become a support worker for Cygnet Hospital Taunton

Venue: Cygnet Stadium, Wordsworth Dr, Taunton TA1 2HG

Date: Friday 14th January 2022

Time: 10am until 4pm

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

You’ll be working full or part time hours each week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Taunton.

Cygnet Hospital Taunton provides specialist inpatient services for older adults with mental health problems and for men diagnosed with a learning disability. The hospital also provides an acute inpatient admissions service for men over the age of 18.

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
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 interested, please apply below or forward your cv to laszlosztrikacs@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.