Overview

Cygnet Group are currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers to work adhoc shifts across both Cygnet Hospital Oldbury and Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. This role offers flexibility to choose shifts/hours that suit you.Cygnet Hospital Oldbury (B68 9AG) is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for women in the West Midlands. The service has two wards, a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton (WV11 1UH) is our state-of-the-art PICU and Acute hospital for men in the West Midlands. The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year Mental Health experience working in either an ACUTE or PICU setting or 2 years Mental Health experience

Responsibilities

Providing Mental Health Support for Adults within either a PICU or an ACUTE hospital setting.

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care.

Cooperate with other members of the nursing team to ensure the ward meets any therapeutic needs of the patient, which are conducive to recovery.

Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.

Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.

Ensure that the patient''s rights and dignity are maintained at all times.

Report on medical and welfare needs as required.

Safeguard all patients and visitors to the service.

Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Use innovative methods to improve patient care.

Support and care for a variety of service users with acute mental health needs.

Pass on to qualified staff any information or concerns brought to your attention.

Why Cygnet? What we offer

£13.87 per hour (inclusive of 12.1% annual leave allowance)

Flexible working

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

You are

Experienced Mental Health Support Worker with over 1 year of experience within an ACUTE/PICU mental health setting or over 2 years of mental health experience.

Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives

An excellent communicator and a good team player

Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment

Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence

RequirementsPlease note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.37 to £13.87 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: VP8C917363

Job locations: Wolverhampton, WV11 1UH

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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