Bank Support Worker

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Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 63 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone.

We are currently recruiting for Bank Support Workers who are looking for flexibility and can work 12 hour shifts as and when required to cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.

As an active member of our dynamic team, you will 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.

Shifts time are Days 07:30 – 20:00 or Nights 19:30 – 08:00 and you must be able to complete our mandatory training and Induction before you can commence work which includes 1 week PMVA training (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm). Where possible site will try to be flexible regarding the training commitment.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

In this role you’ll:

• Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users’ care plans.

• Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.

• Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.

• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.

• Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.

• Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.

• Work within Safeguarding guidelines

• Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.

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:

• £13.00 per hour plus Holiday Allowance ( £14.57 per hour )

• Full training and Induction

• Regular coaching and support

• DBS paid

• Employee Discount Scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

• Subsidised meals on duty

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

What next?

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