We’re looking for an outstanding Education Worker to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby.
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides a low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.
You’ll be working 16 hours a week, day shifts, Monday to Friday and some weekends (shift hours to be agreed at interview), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care. Hours are dependant on your current contract with Cygnet and will be discussed at interview.
You’ll reap the rewards of making a difference to young people’s lives in a caring, forward-thinking environment.
Inspiring, supporting & ensuring students in our care get the best education – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.
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.
So if you’re passionate about helping adults achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.
Your Day-to-Day…
- To carry out assigned tasks in support of, and supported by senior members of the Occupational Therapy Team
- Contribute to the provision of a high quality care for patients and to uphold the positive image of Cygnet Health Care
- To work as part of the Occupational Therapy Department Team.
- Liaise with external agencies & the local community where appropriate
- Support colleagues with information & advice
- Provide moral guidance to adults & act as a role model & mentor
- Develop reintegration plans & support adults’ reintegration after discharge.
You are…
- Experienced in working with Service user group of EUPD Low Secure / Male Low Secure / MI High Dependency required
- Knowledgeable about health & safety, safeguarding & the education system
- An excellent people person with both patients & staff
- A good written & verbal communicator, & an effective team player
- Committed to high standards & continuous improvement
- Organised & able to prioritise work & meet deadlines
- The holder of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English & Maths at grade C or above.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
- Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings.
Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please view our job description for more information.
Please note Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships.
