We have fantastic opportunities to join us and support our deaf or hearing impaired service users.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

We are looking for confident Care and Support Workers with the passion to both deliver outstanding care, alongside play a role in empowering d/Deaf or hearing impaired service users to access the same recovery opportunities as their hearing peers.

You will be working Full time (37.5 hours per week) across a mixed shift pattern of 3 to 4 12 hour shifts per week with a focus on supporting our d/Deaf or hearing impaired (profound, severe, partial or hard of hearing) service users with difficult mental health needs.

https://locations/cygnet-hospital-bury/bridge-hampton-mens-low-secure-and-deaf-mental-health/ Cygnet Hospital Bury offers service users personalised assessment, care and treatment for mental health disorders.

Service users may have communication needs alongside a mental illness, autism, learning disability or personality disorder and are supported by a highly specialised multi-disciplinary team that includes both Deaf and hearing professionals who provide expertise and resources to support the individuals in our care.

We are also proudly supported by an industry leading, full in-house interpretation team onsite.

“I would like to commend your Interpreting Department for the amazing work that they do.

We have never seen such excellent work in the whole country.” – CQC lead inspector, Bury.

About you: You may be d/Deaf yourself.

Have experience working or living with Deaf people before.

You can sign in BSL/Have an interest in learning BSL.

Ideally trained in Signature BSL to a minimum of Level 2.

As a person you are a strong worker and team player.

Are looking to help support d/Deaf people.

Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with mental health problems.

Your day-to-day… Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical and welfare needs Report on medical and welfare needs as required Safeguard Maintain a safe, clean environment for all Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime Regular coaching and appraisal Expert supervision and peer support Employee discount savings and “Cycle to Work” scheme A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits.

Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays and leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to attend a full time, induction for 3 weeks.

(Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

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 and their families.

We also accept Video applications for this role; If you would like to submit a video application please email:d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173