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Regional Restraint and Violence Reduction Instructor

Millbank Office, SW1P 3JA
27,000.00 GBP Annual
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About the role

Overview

Millbank Office, SW1P 3JA
Full Time
27,000.00 GBP Annual
19 December 2025

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an experienced instructor to join the Learning & Development team.

You will be required to deliver Physical Interventions training throughout the London & Kent region to a range of staff in a variety of different services.

You will need

  • Minimum two years clinical experience involving the use of restrictive physical interventions.

  • To be a qualified Physical Intervention Instructor able to deliver West London NHS Restraint Reduction Pathway (known as PMVA)

  • Ideally to be a level 1 instructor

  • To be familiar with the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards

  • To have experience in leading and delivering physical interventions training programmes.

You are/will have…

  • Relevant instructor qualification

  • Relevant experience in a training/teaching environment

  • Hold professional qualifications in relevant subject areas

  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

  • Must hold a full driving licence and have access to own vehicle.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • Free health cash plan: you can claim back up to £1000 per annum on optical, physiotherapy and dental care, get a free health check, and much more.
  • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
  • Discounted gym membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.
  • Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
  • Free eye tests for all employees.
  • Free 24-hour GP helpline: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: free advice, counselling and support whenever you need it.
  • Characters of Care- Peer to Peer recognition scheme with monthly awards and bespoke development opportunities for top 10 outstanding candidates at Year End
  • Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.
  • Free mortgage broker advice and insurance cover: to help you when buying a home as well
  • Long Service Award: Cygnet is committed to continuing to deliver excellent levels of support to people in our care, and we are very proud and appreciative of our staff who have decided to stay with us for such a long period of time.
  • Big brand discounts-You can double your discounts by using our multiple discount portals from Reward Gateway, NHS Discounts, Bluelight Card and Health Services discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme: includes discounts on accessories and 12 months free bike and service plan.
  • Car lease discounts: a leading lease provider offers Cygnet people an excellent price match promise on lease vehicles with no admin fee.

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

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Discounted Gym Membership

Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents – your nearest gym in the scheme won’t be far away!

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

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Millbank Office
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Initial Screening
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Initial Screening

If your application is suitable, you’ll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
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Interview

If you meet the screening criteria, you’ll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you’re applying to.
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Feedback and Offer

Following the interview, you’ll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

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