Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Cygnet Group

  • Caterham, Surrey
  • £14.25 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are looking for a confident Activity Coordinator with a passion for making a difference.Tupwood Gate is a Nursing Home located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey, providing outcome-focused care for adults who may be physically frail, with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Tupwood Gate provides short stay or longer-term care, offering award-winning end of life care.You will be working 37.5 hours a week, on a rota basis (including weekends) and must be able to drive.Please note: A Driving license is required for this role. For Insurance purposes, applicants must be 21 years of age or over and have held a full UK driving license for at least 2 years.At Cygnet, our benefits go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.You will 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…
  • Helping with the creation and planning of activities for residents across Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
  • Arrange outings for residents to local events
  • Working closely with all team members within the Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
  • Support with the creation of promotional material for up-and-coming events
  • Discussing potential ideas for activities with residents
  • Contacting and arranging for external 3rd party companies to visit Tupwood Gate
  • Assisting residents in taking part of arranged activities
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you
  • Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
  • Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
  • Opportunities for learning & development
  • Pension scheme
  • “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings
About You
  • Previous care experience working within either a nursing home or community role (Desirable)
  • Experienced in planning and arranging events (Desirable)
  • Experienced in working with adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other health conditions (Desirable)
  • Computer literate (Essential)
  • Strong verbal communications skills (Essential)
  • Positive and Compassionate Approach (Essential)
  • Able to work as an individual or as part of a team (Essential)
  • Able to work some weekends
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. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.Benefits & RewardsNHS Staff DiscountsCygnet provides its staff with NHS discounts across a range of high street retailers. The discounts can be redeemed by showing your Cygnet ID badge. You can also get further discounts by registering your details with Health Service Discounts and Blue Light Card.On-site BenefitsCygnet provides free meals and free on-site parking for employees at work.Cycle To Work SchemeCygnet will give you exclusive access to a range of benefits with our Cycle To Work scheme.Enhanced MaternityIn addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.Plan your commuteTupwoodSurrey
London & South East
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