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We are looking for a confident HealthcareSupport 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 service

*Ensure duties are allocated effectively and safely

*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 and report as required

*Safeguard

*Maintain a safe & clean environment for all

Why 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 months.
*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

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.


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.






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