Health Care Support worker - Haven Ward

Job description

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 a confident Healthcare Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (11-hour shifts) in an Acute ward with male service users over the age of 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate.This is a long-established mental health hospital that provides an emergency admissions service across two acute wards. The service has a full Multidisciplinary team (MDT) including consultant psychiatrists, doctors, a therapy team including group and activities coordinators and nursing therapists. There are a range of therapies available and all service users can access a minimum of 25 hours' therapy a week. There is a comprehensive programme of both group and individual therapies.Our team work closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway from referral to discharge.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 Support both management and team members in the day-to-day running of the serviceEnsure duties are allocated effectively and safelyOffer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe & clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We'll offer you Starting pay rate at £12.67 per/hr, £13.05 per/hr post 6 months probation and then £13.38 per/hr at 18 monthsOpportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with the opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.What next?If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harrogate

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English